[Metallurgical Engineering](/majors/engineering/metallurgical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong metallurgical engineering education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for metallurgical engineering students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in metallurgical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is The University Of Texas At El Paso, our #1 best value for metallurgical engineering in Texas. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Typical student debt for metallurgical engineering graduates is $20,490. Soon after graduation, metallurgical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $53,478. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school 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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