2026 Best Value General Systems Engineering Schools in the The Plains States Region
[General Systems Engineering](/majors/engineering/systems-engineering/general-systems-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general systems engineering education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general systems engineering students.
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2026 Best Value General Systems Engineering Schools in the The Plains States Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general systems engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Systems Engineering Schools
Leading the list is Missouri University Of Science And Technology, our #1 best value for general systems engineering in the The Plains States Region. Set in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,984 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,248. Typical student debt for general systems engineering graduates is $25,187. General Systems Engineering graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $111,229 early in their careers. Set against $25,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Wichita State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general systems engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete the general systems engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general systems engineering degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $49,278. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants.
Washington University In St Louis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general systems engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the general systems engineering program here. Early-career general systems engineering graduates make about $83,874. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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