2026 Best Value Materials Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Villanova University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Materials Engineering graduate certificate degree schools in the United States. Based in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,776. Graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $100,423. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted. See the full Villanova University profile

#2

Texas A And M University College Station

College Station, TX

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on this year's best-value Materials Engineering ranking in the United States. This public school is set in College Station, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,097 ten years after entry. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. More on Texas A And M University College Station

#3

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA

A rank of #3 makes Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College one of the best values in the United States. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. The median Materials Engineering 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. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile

#4

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Hoboken, NJ

A rank of #4 makes Stevens Institute Of Technology one of the best values in the United States. Based in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $63,462. Typical Materials Engineering student debt is $26,767. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $108,772. That is a strong return on a $26,767 median debt. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted. More on Stevens Institute Of Technology

#5

University Of Mississippi Main Campus

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile

#6

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Kentucky report

#7

Florida International University

Florida International University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. See the full Florida International University profile

#8

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read more about Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

#9

The University Of Texas At El Paso

The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about The University Of Texas At El Paso

#10

University Of Dayton

University Of Dayton placed #10 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Dayton

#11

University Of Minnesota Duluth

University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Duluth

#12

Colorado School Of Mines

Colorado School Of Mines placed #12 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Colorado School Of Mines

#13

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#14

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #14 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Virginia Main Campus

#15

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile

#16

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #16 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report

#17

Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University Main Campus placed #17 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. More on Wright State University Main Campus

#18

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham profile

#19

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University At Buffalo profile

#20

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin placed #20 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin

#21

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. See the full University Of Connecticut profile

#22

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report

#23

Auburn University

Auburn University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Auburn University

#24

El Paso Community College

El Paso Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on El Paso Community College

#25

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus

#26

University Of Houston

University Of Houston came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Houston

#27

Tufts University

Tufts University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Tufts University

#28

University Of Utah

University Of Utah offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full University Of Utah report

#29

Metropolitan State College Of Denver

Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Metropolitan State College Of Denver

#30

Northwestern University

Northwestern University placed #30 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Northwestern University report

#31

Portland State University

Portland State University placed #31 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about Portland State University

#32

Texas State University San Marcos

Texas State University San Marcos ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Read the full report on Texas State University San Marcos

#33

University Of California Merced

University Of California Merced landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of California Merced

#34

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. See the full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute profile

#35

Lehigh University

Lehigh University placed #35 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Lehigh University profile

#36

University Of Nevada Reno

University Of Nevada Reno placed #36 among the best-value Materials Engineering schools in the United States. More on University Of Nevada Reno

#37

Duke University

Duke University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Duke University

#38

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

#39

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile

#40

University Of Florida

University Of Florida landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Florida report

#41

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Read more about University Of Southern California

#42

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#43

Alfred University

Alfred University offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. More on Alfred University

#44

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Stony Brook University report

#45

Snow College

Snow College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Snow College report

#46

Illinois Institute Of Technology

Illinois Institute Of Technology ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. Read the full report on Illinois Institute Of Technology

#47

Stanford University

Stanford University landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Stanford University

#48

Rowan University

Rowan University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Materials Engineering schools. More on Rowan University

#49

Wichita State University

Wichita State University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Wichita State University

#50

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Arizona State University Skysong