2026 Best Value Materials Engineering Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Florida

Gainesville, FL

For return on investment, no school beat University Of Florida this year in the United States. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Median earnings reach $71,588 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,669 median debt. About 24% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Florida

#2

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

You'll get strong value at Wichita State University, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Wichita, KS. Students from in state pay about $9,684 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete their Materials Engineering program here. Wichita State University alumni report median earnings of $51,532 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wichita State University has an acceptance rate of 94%. Get the full Wichita State University report

#3

Texas A And M University College Station

College Station, TX

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas A And M University College Station earned it the #3 place in the United States. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical Materials Engineering student debt is $20,031. Texas A And M University College Station alumni report median earnings of $72,097 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted. More on Texas A And M University College Station

#4

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, MA

You'll get strong value at University Of Massachusetts Amherst, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Median earnings reach $71,631 ten years out. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#5

Arizona State University Skysong

A rank of #5 makes Arizona State University Skysong one of the best values in the United States. See the full Arizona State University Skysong profile

#6

San Jose State University

San Jose State University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full San Jose State University report

#7

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin

#8

The University Of Texas At San Antonio

The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. More on The University Of Texas At San Antonio

#9

University Of Mississippi Main Campus

University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #9 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus report

#10

Auburn University

Auburn University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. More on Auburn University

#11

Boise State University

Boise State University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Boise State University

#12

Lehigh University

Lehigh University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Lehigh University

#13

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about Tuskegee University

#14

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full University Of Virginia Main Campus report

#15

Washington State University

Washington State University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Washington State University

#16

Arizona State University

Arizona State University placed #16 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Arizona State University profile

#17

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile

#18

Snow College

Snow College placed #18 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Snow College profile

#19

Metropolitan State College Of Denver

Metropolitan State College Of Denver came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on Metropolitan State College Of Denver

#20

Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana

Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Read more about Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana

#21

Alfred University

Alfred University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Alfred University

#22

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile

#23

University Of Arkansas

University Of Arkansas ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. See the full University Of Arkansas profile

#24

Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. More on Michigan Technological University

#25

University Of Louisville

University Of Louisville offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on University Of Louisville

#26

Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Whatcom Community College

#27

California State University Northridge

California State University Northridge ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Read more about California State University Northridge

#28

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

#29

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. See the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus profile

#30

Suny At Binghamton

Suny At Binghamton placed #30 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Suny At Binghamton report

#31

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Colorado Boulder

#32

California Institute Of Technology

California Institute Of Technology landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full California Institute Of Technology report

#33

Saint Vincent College

Saint Vincent College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Saint Vincent College

#34

El Paso Community College

El Paso Community College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about El Paso Community College

#35

Illinois Institute Of Technology

Illinois Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Illinois Institute Of Technology

#36

University Of Utah

University Of Utah ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Get the full University Of Utah report

#37

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile

#38

Drexel University

Drexel University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full Drexel University report

#39

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Get the full University Of Southern California report

#40

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#41

Florida International University

Florida International University landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Florida International University

#42

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#43

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania placed #43 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile

#44

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. See the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham profile

#45

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile

#46

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#47

University Of North Texas

University Of North Texas ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Read more about University Of North Texas

#48

The University Of Texas At El Paso

The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas At El Paso

#49

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut

#50

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #50 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. More on California State Polytechnic University Pomona