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2027 Best Value Environmental Engineering Schools in the The Plains States Region

4 Colleges in the United States
$25,490 Avg Student Debt
$70,031 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Environmental Engineering Badge [Environmental Engineering](/majors/engineering/environmental-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for environmental engineering students.

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2027 Best Value Environmental Engineering Schools in the The Plains States Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the environmental engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Environmental Engineering Schools

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology tops our 2027 list of the best value environmental engineering schools in the The Plains States Region. Set in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,984 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,248. Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Environmental Engineering graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $57,679 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned it the #2 place for environmental engineering. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, environmental engineering degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $53,447. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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Iowa State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in environmental engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for environmental engineering graduates is $23,496. Early-career environmental engineering graduates make about $54,204. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Iowa earned it the #4 place for environmental engineering. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Typical student debt for environmental engineering graduates is $24,463. Soon after graduation, environmental engineering degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. That is a strong return on a $24,463 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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