2026 Best Value Ceramic Sciences & Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
[Ceramic Sciences & Engineering](/majors/engineering/ceramic-engineering/ceramic-sciences-and-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for ceramic sciences & engineering students.
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2026 Best Value Ceramic Sciences & Engineering Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in ceramic sciences & engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Ceramic Sciences & Engineering Schools
Leading the list is Rutgers University New Brunswick, our #1 best value for ceramic sciences & engineering in the United States. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Ceramic Sciences & Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,375 in student loans. Ceramic Sciences & Engineering graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $69,162 early in their careers. Set against $23,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Other Ceramic Sciences & Engineering Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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