by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 16 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value engineering schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in engineering, no school beat Oklahoma City Community College this year. Oklahoma City Community College is a large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,059, compared with $9,810 for out-of-state students. Engineering graduates carry a median of $11,750 in student loans. Early-career engineering graduates make about $39,848. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tulsa Community College earned it the #2 place for engineering. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,792, compared with $9,720 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,516 to complete the engineering program here. Early-career engineering graduates make about $41,718. Set against $16,516 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Metro Technology Centers is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Metro Technology Centers is a small public institution. Typical student debt for engineering graduates is $15,833. Engineering graduates of Metro Technology Centers earn a median of $48,236 early in their careers. Set against $15,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tulsa Technology Center earned it the #4 place for engineering. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Students borrow a median of $11,384 to complete the engineering program here. Engineering graduates of Tulsa Technology Center earn a median of $32,406 early in their careers. Set against $11,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in engineering will find it at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, which ranked #5. Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a small public school located in the town of Shawnee. Engineering graduates of Gordon Cooper Technology Center earn a median of $44,822 early in their careers.
Central Technology Center earned the #6 position for value in engineering this year. Central Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Drumright. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,351.
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center landed the #7 spot for engineering value this year. Set in the rural area of Choctaw, Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is a small public institution. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,311 ten years after entry.
Rose State College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,030 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Engineering graduates carry a median of $13,451 in student loans. Engineering graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $50,860 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,451 median debt.
Northeast Technology Center System Office ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering schools. Set in the town of Pryor, Northeast Technology Center System Office is a small public institution. Early-career engineering graduates make about $35,262.
University Of Tulsa landed the #10 spot for engineering value this year. University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,546. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the engineering program here. Early-career engineering graduates make about $62,809. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Tulsa admits about 62% of applicants.
Canadian Valley Technology Center landed the #11 spot for engineering value this year. Located in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Engineering graduates of Canadian Valley Technology Center earn a median of $46,777 early in their careers.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Students borrow a median of $24,066 to complete the engineering program here. Early-career engineering graduates make about $69,385. That is a strong return on a $24,066 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #13 position for value in engineering this year. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Engineering graduates carry a median of $22,688 in student loans. Early-career engineering graduates make about $72,246. Set against $22,688 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of Central Oklahoma landed the #14 spot for engineering value this year. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Engineering graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Engineering graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $69,441 early in their careers. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
Oklahoma Christian University landed the #15 spot for engineering value this year. Located in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,180. Typical student debt for engineering graduates is $23,000. Early-career engineering graduates make about $65,764. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Oklahoma Christian University admits about 96% of applicants.
Oral Roberts University placed #16 among the best values for engineering. Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,917 in student loans. Engineering graduates of Oral Roberts University earn a median of $66,805 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,917 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
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