2026 Best Value Other Engineering Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI

University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Other Engineering certificate degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete their Other Engineering program here. University Of Wisconsin Madison alumni report median earnings of $73,792 a decade after entry. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 45% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report

#2

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #2 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $27,000. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus alumni report median earnings of $66,125 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants. More on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#2

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #2 on this year's best-value Other Engineering ranking in the United States. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Other Engineering program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $75,121. That is a strong return on a $21,275 median debt. The University Of Texas At Austin has an acceptance rate of 27%. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

#4

The University Of Texas At San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in San Antonio, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. The median Other Engineering program debt is $23,312. Median earnings reach $57,131 ten years out. Set against $23,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about The University Of Texas At San Antonio

#5

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clemson University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $23,783. Clemson University alumni report median earnings of $71,513 a decade after entry. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted. More on Clemson University

#6

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Other Engineering program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

#7

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Southern California

#8

Temple University

Temple University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Temple University report

#9

Oregon State University

Oregon State University placed #9 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Oregon State University report

#10

Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering schools. See the full Norfolk State University profile

#11

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa placed #11 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of Iowa profile

#12

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota report

#13

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed #13 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. More on Worcester Polytechnic Institute

#14

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report

#15

Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana

Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering schools. Read the full report on Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana

#16

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering schools. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon

#17

Villanova University

Villanova University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. More on Villanova University

#18

University Of Alaska Fairbanks

University Of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks report

#19

Claremont Mckenna College

Claremont Mckenna College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Claremont Mckenna College profile

#20

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus

#21

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of California San Diego profile

#22

Colorado School Of Mines

Colorado School Of Mines offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Colorado School Of Mines profile

#23

Northeastern University

Northeastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Northeastern University profile

#24

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas placed #24 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of Kansas profile

#25

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile

#26

Mississippi College

Mississippi College placed #26 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Mississippi College report

#27

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering schools. Read the full report on Southern Methodist University

#28

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Ohio University Zanesville Campus landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Ohio University Zanesville Campus profile

#29

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering schools. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile

#30

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide report

#31

Pennsylvania State University World Campus

Pennsylvania State University World Campus landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus profile

#32

University Of Alabama At Huntsville

University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Alabama At Huntsville

#33

Weber State University

Weber State University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. More on Weber State University

#34

Lafayette College

Lafayette College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. See the full Lafayette College profile

#35

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University placed #35 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Old Dominion University

#36

Utah State University

Utah State University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on Utah State University

#37

Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Ohio Northern University profile

#38

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #38 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Alabama At Birmingham

#39

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering schools. Read the full report on Virginia Commonwealth University

#40

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Stevens Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Stevens Institute Of Technology

#41

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University placed #41 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Stony Brook University profile

#42

University Of Maine

University Of Maine placed #42 among the best-value Other Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of Maine profile

#43

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Vanderbilt University

#44

Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University Main Campus came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile

#45

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg report

#46

Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Missouri University Of Science And Technology came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Missouri University Of Science And Technology

#47

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report

#48

Auburn University

Auburn University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering schools. Read the full report on Auburn University

#49

Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Dartmouth College

#50

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York