2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in New Hampshire
[Engineering](/majors/engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 New Hampshire
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Engineering Schools
Leading the list is University Of New Hampshire Main Campus, our #1 best value for engineering in New Hampshire. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,894 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus generally make around $72,855. Set against $25,894 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.
Dartmouth College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Students borrow a median of $17,083 to complete the engineering program here. Engineering graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of $89,929 early in their careers. Set against $17,083 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Southern New Hampshire University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. In-state tuition and fees average $17,200. Typical student debt for engineering graduates is $29,103. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University generally make around $53,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern New Hampshire University admits about 100% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 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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