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2027 Best Value Industrial & Management Engineering Schools in the New England Region

10 Colleges in the United States
$25,062 Avg Student Debt
$73,151 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Industrial & Management Engineering Badge [Industrial & Management Engineering](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-fields/industrial-management-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong industrial & management engineering education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value industrial & management engineering schools.

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2027 Best Value Industrial & Management Engineering Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the industrial & management engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Industrial & Management Engineering Schools

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For return on investment in industrial & management engineering, no school beat Central Connecticut State University this year. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Industrial & Management Engineering graduates carry a median of $24,340 in student loans. Industrial & Management Engineering graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $60,151 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,340 median debt. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned it the #2 place for industrial & management engineering. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for industrial & management engineering graduates is $25,574. Soon after graduation, industrial & management engineering degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $105,490. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #3 place for industrial & management engineering. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Typical student debt for industrial & management engineering graduates is $25,195. Early-career industrial & management engineering graduates make about $101,532. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Massachusetts Maritime Academy earned it the #4 place for industrial & management engineering. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a small public school located in the suburb of Buzzards Bay. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,420, with out-of-state students paying around $23,722. Students borrow a median of $25,884 to complete the industrial & management engineering program here. Soon after graduation, industrial & management engineering degree recipients from Massachusetts Maritime Academy generally make around $105,014. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Massachusetts Maritime Academy admits about 95% of applicants.

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Western New England University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in industrial & management engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,820 in tuition and fees. Industrial & Management Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,520 in student loans. Soon after graduation, industrial & management engineering degree recipients from Western New England University generally make around $64,056. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Bridgeport ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value industrial & management engineering schools. University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. Industrial & Management Engineering graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. Soon after graduation, industrial & management engineering degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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University Of New Haven crest
University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven placed #7 among the best values for industrial & management engineering. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. Students borrow a median of $26,244 to complete the industrial & management engineering program here. Industrial & Management Engineering graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,244 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Tufts University crest
Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University placed #8 among the best values for industrial & management engineering. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the industrial & management engineering program here. Early-career industrial & management engineering graduates make about $123,639. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Quinnipiac University placed #9 among the best values for industrial & management engineering. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,926 to complete the industrial & management engineering program here. Early-career industrial & management engineering graduates make about $62,573. Set against $25,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Quinnipiac University admits about 72% of applicants.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute earned the #10 position for value in industrial & management engineering this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,765. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the industrial & management engineering program here. Industrial & Management Engineering graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $91,834 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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