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2027 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools in Texas

6 Colleges in the United States
$19,472 Avg Student Debt
$61,787 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Systems Engineering Badge [Systems Engineering](/majors/engineering/systems-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value systems engineering schools.

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2027 Best Value Systems Engineering Schools in Texas

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the systems engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Systems Engineering Schools

1

For return on investment in systems engineering, no school beat Texas A And M International University this year. Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,894, while out-of-state students pay about $19,454. Typical student debt for systems engineering graduates is $10,243. Systems Engineering graduates of Texas A And M International University earn a median of $49,755 early in their careers. Set against $10,243 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M International University admits about 44% of applicants.

2

University Of Houston is a great value for students pursuing a degree in systems engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Typical student debt for systems engineering graduates is $21,255. Systems Engineering graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At El Paso earned it the #3 place for systems engineering. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, compared with $25,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for systems engineering graduates is $19,819. Systems Engineering graduates of The University Of Texas At El Paso earn a median of $93,203 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.

4

A rank of #4 makes The University Of Texas At Dallas one of the best values for systems engineering. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Systems Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,531 in student loans. Early-career systems engineering graduates make about $109,325. That is a strong return on a $20,531 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.

5

Texas Tech University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in systems engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Typical student debt for systems engineering graduates is $24,271. Early-career systems engineering graduates make about $50,332. That is a strong return on a $24,271 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

6

Southern Methodist University landed the #6 spot for systems engineering value this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,040. Systems Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. Early-career systems engineering graduates make about $115,443. Set against $20,712 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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