2027 Best Value Energy Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
[Energy Systems Engineering](/majors/engineering/energy-systems-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for energy systems engineering students.
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2027 Best Value Energy Systems Engineering Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in energy systems engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Energy Systems Engineering Schools
Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 best value for energy systems engineering in the United States. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for energy systems engineering graduates is $19,137. Soon after graduation, energy systems engineering degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in energy systems engineering will find it at University Of Dayton, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,140. Typical student debt for energy systems engineering graduates is $25,033. Soon after graduation, energy systems engineering degree recipients from University Of Dayton generally make around $56,077. Set against $25,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Students looking for strong value in energy systems engineering will find it at Villanova University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,776. Students borrow a median of $26,184 to complete the energy systems engineering program here. Soon after graduation, energy systems engineering degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Set against $26,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
Other Energy Systems Engineering Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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