2027 Best Value Other Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

[Other Engineering](/majors/engineering/other-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other engineering students.
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2027 Best Value Other Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Engineering Schools
Pennsylvania State University World Campus earned the #1 spot for value among other engineering schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Typical student debt for other engineering graduates is $26,062. Other Engineering graduates of Pennsylvania State University World Campus earn a median of $86,913 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,062 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #2 place for other engineering. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Other Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Other Engineering graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $80,250 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other engineering schools. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Other Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career other engineering graduates make about $89,327. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%.
A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the best values for other engineering. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other engineering program here. Other Engineering graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $80,033 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Lafayette College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,648. Typical student debt for other engineering graduates is $16,931. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from Lafayette College generally make around $59,513. Set against $16,931 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 31%.
Lehigh University earned the #6 position for value in other engineering this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Typical student debt for other engineering graduates is $23,008. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from Lehigh University generally make around $70,321. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.