2027 Best Value General Engineering Schools in Minnesota
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general engineering schools.
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2027 Best Value General Engineering Schools in Minnesota
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Engineering Schools
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earned the #1 spot for value among general engineering schools in Minnesota. Set in the town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022. Students borrow a median of $17,029 to complete the general engineering program here. General Engineering graduates of Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earn a median of $44,387 early in their careers. Set against $17,029 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Century College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering schools. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,214. Students borrow a median of $15,583 to complete the general engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Century College generally make around $47,502. Set against $15,583 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Minnesota State Community And Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering schools. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. In-state tuition and fees average $5,908. Typical student debt for general engineering graduates is $18,197. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Minnesota State Community And Technical College generally make around $42,972. That is a strong return on a $18,197 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Normandale Community College earned it the #4 place for general engineering. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,329. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,162 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Normandale Community College earn a median of $53,871 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Minnesota State University Mankato one of the best values for general engineering. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Students borrow a median of $27,627 to complete the general engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $68,044. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Northwestern College Minnesota placed #6 among the best values for general engineering. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. In-state tuition and fees average $37,920. Typical student debt for general engineering graduates is $23,505. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $68,516. That is a strong return on a $23,505 median debt. Northwestern College Minnesota admits about 94% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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