2027 Best Value General Engineering Schools in Arkansas
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general engineering students.
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2027 Best Value General Engineering Schools in Arkansas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Engineering Schools
University Of Arkansas Fort Smith earned the #1 spot for value among general engineering schools in Arkansas. Located in the city of Fort Smith, University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,334, while out-of-state students pay about $12,182. Students borrow a median of $20,333 to complete the general engineering program here. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $39,204. Set against $20,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for general engineering. Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,960 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,690. Students borrow a median of $20,385 to complete the general engineering program here. General Engineering graduates of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn a median of $41,723 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,385 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of Arkansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete the general engineering program here. General Engineering graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $109,446 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,019 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Henderson State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering schools. Set in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,620. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,234 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Henderson State University earn a median of $40,131 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,234 median debt.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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.
- 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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