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2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Delaware

2 Colleges in the United States
$28,472 Avg Student Debt
$61,128 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Engineering Badge [Engineering](/majors/engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value engineering schools.

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2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Delaware

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Engineering Schools

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Our analysis ranked Delaware State University the best value for a degree in engineering in Delaware. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,670, while out-of-state students pay about $20,634. Engineering graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Engineering graduates of Delaware State University earn a median of $54,210 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Delaware State University admits about 47% of applicants.

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University Of Delaware is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Students borrow a median of $25,943 to complete the engineering program here. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $74,669. That is a strong return on a $25,943 median debt. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.

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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.

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