by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/other-general-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general engineering schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Metro Technology Centers the best value for a degree in general engineering in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Metro Technology Centers is a small public institution. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $15,833 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Metro Technology Centers earn a median of $48,236 early in their careers. Set against $15,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering schools. Set in the town of Shawnee, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a small public institution. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Gordon Cooper Technology Center generally make around $44,822.
Students looking for strong value in general engineering will find it at Tulsa Technology Center, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Typical student debt for general engineering graduates is $11,384. General Engineering graduates of Tulsa Technology Center earn a median of $32,406 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rose State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,030, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $13,451 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $50,860 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,451 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general engineering will find it at Canadian Valley Technology Center, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. General Engineering graduates of Canadian Valley Technology Center earn a median of $46,777 early in their careers.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #6 for value in general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete the general engineering program here. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $58,084. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #7 for value in general engineering this year. Set in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,180 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general engineering graduates is $24,721. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $49,615. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Oral Roberts University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering schools. Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,917 in student loans. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $66,805. That is a strong return on a $26,917 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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