2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in District of Columbia
[Engineering](/majors/engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong engineering education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for engineering students.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in District of Columbia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Engineering Schools
Catholic University Of America tops our 2027 list of the best value engineering schools in District of Columbia. Located in the city of Washington, Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,378. Students borrow a median of $24,811 to complete the engineering program here. Early-career engineering graduates make about $77,469. That is a strong return on a $24,811 median debt. Catholic University Of America admits about 83% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the best values for engineering. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Engineering graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Early-career engineering graduates make about $96,123. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Howard University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering schools. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,810 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete the engineering program here. Engineering graduates of Howard University earn a median of $58,495 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,498 median debt. The acceptance rate is 41%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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