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2027 Best Value Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the New England Region

11 Colleges in the United States
$24,294 Avg Student Debt
$75,757 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Engineering-Related Fields Badge [Engineering-Related Fields](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-fields/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong engineering-related fields education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for engineering-related fields students.

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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering-related fields degrees they offer, see the list below.

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Our analysis ranked University Of Massachusetts Lowell the best value for a degree in engineering-related fields in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete the engineering-related fields program here. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $105,490 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,574 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes Central Connecticut State University one of the best values for engineering-related fields. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,550 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering-related fields graduates is $24,340. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $60,151. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

A rank of #3 makes Harvard University one of the best values for engineering-related fields. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the engineering-related fields program here. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related fields schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,195 to complete the engineering-related fields program here. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $101,532. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering-related fields, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,420, with out-of-state students paying around $23,722. Typical student debt for engineering-related fields graduates is $25,884. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn a median of $105,014 early in their careers. Set against $25,884 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Massachusetts Maritime Academy admits about 95% of applicants.

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Western New England University earned the #6 position for value in engineering-related fields this year. Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. In-state tuition and fees average $47,820. Typical student debt for engineering-related fields graduates is $25,520. Early-career engineering-related fields graduates make about $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 landed the #7 spot for engineering-related fields value this year. University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,760. Typical student debt for engineering-related fields graduates is $28,601. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven placed #8 among the best values for engineering-related fields. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,332. Typical student debt for engineering-related fields graduates is $26,244. Early-career engineering-related fields graduates make about $49,615. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #9 for value in engineering-related fields this year. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the engineering-related fields program here. Early-career engineering-related fields graduates make about $123,639. Set against $17,074 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.

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Quinnipiac University earned the #10 position for value in engineering-related fields this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. Typical student debt for engineering-related fields graduates is $25,926. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $62,573. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #11 for value in engineering-related fields this year. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. In-state tuition and fees average $60,765. Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Worcester Polytechnic Institute generally make around $91,834. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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