2027 Best Value Engineering Science Schools in New Jersey
[Engineering Science](/majors/engineering/engineering-science/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value engineering science schools.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Science Schools in New Jersey
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Engineering Science Schools
Middlesex County College earned the #1 spot for value among engineering science schools in New Jersey. Middlesex County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Edison. In-state tuition and fees average $4,764, while out-of-state students pay about $7,356. Students borrow a median of $9,514 to complete the engineering science program here. Early-career engineering science graduates make about $37,975. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Mercer County Community College one of the best values for engineering science. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,310, compared with $9,174 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete the engineering science program here. Early-career engineering science graduates make about $45,389. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in engineering science will find it at Raritan Valley Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,664 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,584. Typical student debt for engineering science graduates is $9,668. Engineering Science graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $47,248 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hudson County Community College earned it the #4 place for engineering science. Hudson County Community College is a large public school located in the city of Jersey City. In-state tuition and fees average $5,384, with out-of-state students paying around $9,248. Typical student debt for engineering science graduates is $7,000. Early-career engineering science graduates make about $35,909. Set against $7,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Passaic County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering science, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Paterson, Passaic County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,300, while out-of-state students pay about $10,560. Typical student debt for engineering science graduates is $9,581. Early-career engineering science graduates make about $28,957. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
County College Of Morris earned the #6 position for value in engineering science this year. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,210, compared with $14,310 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,420 to complete the engineering science program here. Early-career engineering science graduates make about $30,966. Set against $9,420 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering science schools. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical student debt for engineering science graduates is $24,250. Early-career engineering science graduates make about $69,336. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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