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2027 Best Value Other Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,755 Avg Student Debt
$84,142 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Engineering Badge [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

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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%.

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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.

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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%.

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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%.

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

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%.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

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.

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