by our College Data Analytics Team
[Electrical Engineering](/majors/engineering/ee-electrical-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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for electrical engineering students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in electrical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Arizona Western College tops our 2027 list of the best value electrical engineering schools in Arizona. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,060, with out-of-state students paying around $9,870. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895.
Northern Arizona University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $71,370. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in electrical engineering will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $25,500. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $98,800. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for electrical engineering. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $21,000. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $97,328. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Grand Canyon University earned it the #5 place for electrical engineering. Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $30,524 in student loans. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $74,628. That is a strong return on a $30,524 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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