2026 Best Value Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Engineering Science master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 100 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Arizona State University Skysong earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. The median Engineering Science program debt is $23,742. Arizona State University Skysong alumni report median earnings of $62,668 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report
Kettering University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Engineering Science ranking in the United States. Located in Flint, MI, Kettering University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,425. Kettering University Engineering Science students take on a median of $28,913 in debt. Median earnings reach $94,823 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $28,913 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. See the full Kettering University profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sonoma State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Sonoma State University is a public school based in Rohnert Park, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,624, while out-of-state students pay about $21,224. The median Engineering Science program debt is $18,031. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,986. Set against $18,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. More on Sonoma State University
University Of New Orleans came in at #4 on this year's best-value Engineering Science ranking in the United States. Based in New Orleans, LA, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,172 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,048 to complete their Engineering Science program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,872 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,048 median debt. University Of New Orleans admits about 74% of applicants. More on University Of New Orleans
Harvard University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Engineering Science ranking in the United States. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $16,616. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $101,817. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants. Get the full Harvard University report
Dartmouth College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. Located in Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,019. The median Engineering Science program debt is $17,083. Median earnings reach $97,434 ten years out. Set against $17,083 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. More on Dartmouth College
University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in University, MS. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. University Of Mississippi Main Campus Engineering Science students take on a median of $22,444 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,994 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus report
University Of Toledo placed #8 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. University Of Toledo is a public school based in Toledo, OH. Students from in state pay about $12,157 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. University Of Toledo Engineering Science students take on a median of $24,923 in debt. University Of Toledo alumni report median earnings of $50,632 a decade after entry. Set against $24,923 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Toledo has an acceptance rate of 92%. See the full University Of Toledo profile
Carnegie Mellon University placed #9 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Carnegie Mellon University Engineering Science students take on a median of $23,529 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $114,862 ten years after entry. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. The median Engineering Science program debt is $21,348. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,251 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted. More on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
The University Of Tennessee placed #11 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. The University Of Tennessee is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. The University Of Tennessee alumni report median earnings of $60,249 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Tennessee has an acceptance rate of 42%. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
Wright State University Main Campus placed #12 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. Based in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $25,836. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,500. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%. Read the full report on Wright State University Main Campus
New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,974, with out-of-state students paying around $37,664. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $24,755. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $84,276. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%. Get the full New Jersey Institute Of Technology report
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. The median Engineering Science program debt is $19,137. Graduates go on to earn a median of $83,648 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 16% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
University Of Notre Dame came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Graduates carry a median of $19,891 in student loans. University Of Notre Dame alumni report median earnings of $99,980 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,891 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%. More on University Of Notre Dame
Clarkson University placed #16 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. Get the full Clarkson University report
Ohio University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Ohio University Main Campus report
Shepherd University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Shepherd University profile
St Marys University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. See the full St Marys University profile
Community College Of Allegheny County landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Community College Of Allegheny County
Northwestern University landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Northwestern University profile
Niagara County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Niagara County Community College profile
Idaho State University placed #23 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. Read more about Idaho State University
Nassau Community College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Nassau Community College
University Of New Mexico Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Texas Tech University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. More on Texas Tech University
University Of Colorado Denver placed #27 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. See the full University Of Colorado Denver profile
Bethel University Minnesota ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. More on Bethel University Minnesota
Greenfield Community College placed #29 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Greenfield Community College
Sweet Briar College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Sweet Briar College
University Of California San Diego ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. Get the full University Of California San Diego report
Siena Heights University placed #32 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. See the full Siena Heights University profile
Wartburg College
Wartburg College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Wartburg College profile
Washington State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. Read the full report on Washington State University
Arizona State University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. See the full Arizona State University profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Westminster College Utah landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Westminster College Utah
Middlesex County College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full Middlesex County College profile
Tennessee Wesleyan College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Tennessee Wesleyan College
Tufts University
Tufts University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. Read more about Tufts University
University Of California Berkeley ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
California State University Bakersfield came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on California State University Bakersfield
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Bradford
Southern Methodist University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. Read the full report on Southern Methodist University
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #45 among the best-value Engineering Science schools in the United States. See the full Colorado State University Fort Collins profile
Providence College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Providence College profile
Mercer County Community College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Mercer County Community College report
Vincennes University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Science schools. Read the full report on Vincennes University
Roanoke College
Roanoke College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. See the full Roanoke College profile
Principia College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Principia College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 100 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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