2023 Best Value Engineering Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Engineering School for You
With 198,468 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, engineering is the #7 most popular major in the United States.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Engineering Schools ranking. This report analyzed 330 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value programs for engineering students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in the United States
Check out the engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Engineering
Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the best value school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at BYU - I take out is $14,724.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Engineering Schools list. Located in the small city of Mayaguez, UPR Mayaguez is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UPR Mayaguez are $4,840 per year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from UPR Mayaguez carry an average student debtload of $8,483.
Full Engineering at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Report
The excellent programs at Brigham Young University - Provo helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in the United States. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at BYU accumulate an average of around $12,730 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, BYU also is in the top 20% of our Best Engineering Schools ranking.
Read full report on Engineering at Brigham Young University - Provo
Out of the 330 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Austin Community College District landed the # 4 spot on the list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Austin Community College District are $10,590 a year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debtload of $14,500.
Full Engineering at Austin Community College District Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is a great value for engineering students. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $10,748 a year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $841, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
National University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for engineering students. It came in at #6 on the list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Jolla.
National University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,320 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at National University take out is $35,500.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, National University also is in the top 15% of our Best Engineering Schools ranking.
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for engineering students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $25,729. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $226, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
ASU - Skysong also claimed a spot on our Best Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Full Engineering at Arizona State University - Skysong Report
West Texas A&M University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value engineering programs. Located in the fringe town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Texas A&M University are $11,208 a year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from West Texas A&M University carry an average student debtload of $19,042.
University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for engineering students. It came in at #9 on the list. UW - Stout is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Menomonie.
UW - Stout undergraduate students pay an average of $17,820 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from UW - Stout carry an average student debtload of $27,977.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Stout also did well on our Best Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
University of Akron Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value engineering programs. Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 per year. On average, engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take out $22,710 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $228.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for engineering students. It came in at #11 on the list. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the city of Fargo.
North Dakota State University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,876 in tuition and fees each year. On average, engineering graduates from North Dakota State University take out $24,395 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, North Dakota State University also is in the top 15% of our Best Engineering Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #12, South Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for engineering students. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Dakota State are $12,809 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at South Dakota State accumulate an average of around $27,688 in student debt.
South Dakota State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Engineering Schools list.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools ranking. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 per year. Engineering majors at SIUE take out an average of $23,094 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $270.
Youngstown State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value engineering programs. Located in the small city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Youngstown State University are $9,732 a year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Youngstown State University carry an average student debtload of $25,104.
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools ranking. Located in the town of Platteville, UW - Platteville is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UW - Platteville undergraduate students pay an average of $16,483 in tuition and fees each year. On average, engineering graduates from UW - Platteville take out $24,801 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $180.
UW - Platteville also claimed a spot on our Best Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for engineering students. It came in at #16 on the list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Michigan are $13,094 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at Central Michigan accumulate an average of around $29,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $274, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of North Dakota ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools list. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UND undergraduate students pay an average of $15,037 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at UND take out is $26,549.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UND also did well on our Best Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Lake Superior State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for engineering students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lake Superior State University are $13,200 a year.
With a ranking of #19, Massachusetts Maritime Academy did quite well on this year’s best value schools for engineering students. Maritime is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Buzzards Bay.
Maritime undergraduate students pay an average of $25,104 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Maritime carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Maritime also is in the top 5% of our Best Engineering Schools ranking.
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Northern Illinois University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools ranking. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NIU are $14,738 per year. On average, engineering graduates from NIU take out $26,089 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $192.
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Grand Valley State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at GVSU are $19,628 a year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at GVSU take out is $25,717.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools list. Ship is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.
Ship undergraduate students pay an average of $14,122 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Ship take out is $27,000.
Full Engineering at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Report
With a ranking of #22, San Jose State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for engineering students. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at San Jose State are $19,732 a year.
San Jose State also claimed a spot on our Best Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Engineering at San Jose State University
Louisiana Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for engineering students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Louisiana Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $16,806 in tuition and fees each year. Engineering majors at Louisiana Tech take out an average of $25,435 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.
Baker College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value engineering programs. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Owosso.
Baker College undergraduate students pay an average of $12,420 in tuition and fees each year. On average, engineering graduates from Baker College take out $25,970 in student loans while working on their degree.
Rest of the Top Best Value Engineering Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Engineering Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| 51 | Minnesota State University - Mankato | Mankato, MN |
| 52 | Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI |
| 52 | Montana Technological University | Butte, MT |
| 54 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 55 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
| 55 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 57 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 58 | California State University - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| 59 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI |
| 59 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 61 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 61 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA |
| 61 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA |
| 61 | California State University - Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
| 65 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 66 | Ohio University - Athens Campus | Athens, OH |
| 66 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
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Engineering Related Majors for Engineering
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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