[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.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value metallurgical engineering schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in metallurgical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Missouri University Of Science And Technology earned the #1 spot for value among metallurgical engineering schools in the The Plains States Region. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla. Students from in state pay about $14,984 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the metallurgical engineering program here. Metallurgical Engineering graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $80,627 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value metallurgical engineering schools. Set in the city of Rapid City, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,500, with out-of-state students paying around $14,900. Typical student debt for metallurgical engineering graduates is $27,500. Soon after graduation, metallurgical engineering degree recipients from South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology generally make around $71,985. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology admits about 80% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 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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