[General Metallurgical Engineering](/majors/engineering/metallurgical-engineering/general-metallurgical-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general metallurgical engineering education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for general metallurgical engineering students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general metallurgical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Missouri University Of Science And Technology the best value for a degree in general metallurgical engineering in the The Plains States Region. Set in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,984, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general metallurgical engineering graduates is $27,000. Early-career general metallurgical engineering graduates make about $80,627. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general metallurgical engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Rapid City, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,500 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,900. Typical student debt for general metallurgical engineering graduates is $27,500. General Metallurgical Engineering graduates of South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology earn a median of $71,985 early in their careers. Set against $27,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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