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2026 Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,011 Avg Student Debt
$63,622 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Electrical Engineering Badge [Electrical Engineering](/majors/engineering/ee-electrical-engineering/electrical-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for electrical engineering students.

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2026 Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in electrical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Minnesota Twin Cities the best value for a degree in electrical engineering in Minnesota. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $17,998 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $79,808. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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A rank of #2 makes Saint Cloud State University one of the best values for electrical engineering. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Students from in state pay about $10,245 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,088 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Electrical Engineering graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $69,943 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,088 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,471 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $74,197. Set against $26,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes Minnesota State University Mankato one of the best values for electrical engineering. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $71,676. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Electrical Engineering graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $67,043 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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