by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/other-general-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general engineering education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general engineering students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Snow College tops our 2027 list of the best value general engineering schools in Utah. Snow College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Ephraim. In-state tuition and fees average $4,338, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $10,440 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Snow College earn a median of $42,776 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,440 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Weber State University one of the best values for general engineering. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the general engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Dixie State College Of Utah one of the best values for general engineering. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. In-state tuition and fees average $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Typical student debt for general engineering graduates is $18,666. General Engineering graduates of Dixie State College Of Utah earn a median of $42,266 early in their careers. Set against $18,666 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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.
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