[Other Engineering-Related Fields](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-fields/engineering-related-fields-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other engineering-related fields schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other engineering-related fields degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Southern California tops our 2026 list of the best value other engineering-related fields schools in California. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $73,234. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 10%.
Art Center College Of Design is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other engineering-related fields, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Art Center College Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,170. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $37,250 in student loans. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Art Center College Of Design earn a median of $66,860 early in their careers. Set against $37,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Art Center College Of Design admits about 74% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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