2026 Best Value Surveying Engineering Schools
Looking for the best-value Surveying Engineering programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 23 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 analyzed 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 23 Best-Value Surveying Engineering Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Ferris State University, our #1 best-value Surveying Engineering school in the United States. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,778. Typical Surveying Engineering student debt is $23,562. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,735 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,562 median debt. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants. More on Ferris State University
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi came in at #2 on this year's best-value Surveying Engineering ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Corpus Christi, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $20,794. Students borrow a median of $25,508 to complete their Surveying Engineering program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,865. That is a strong return on a $25,508 median debt. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi admits about 89% of applicants. More on Texas A And M University Corpus Christi
Out of the 23 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Houston landed the #2 spot. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,377 ten years after entry. Set against $21,255 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Houston profile
You'll get strong value at North Carolina A And T State University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Greensboro, NC, North Carolina A And T State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,813, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. Graduates carry a median of $29,078 in student loans. North Carolina A And T State University alumni report median earnings of $44,440 a decade after entry. Set against $29,078 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Carolina A And T State University admits about 50% of applicants. More on North Carolina A And T State University
You'll get strong value at Florida Atlantic University, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,879, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical Surveying Engineering student debt is $20,212. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,746. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted. See the full Florida Atlantic University profile
Michigan Technological University placed #6 among the best-value Surveying Engineering schools in the United States. Located in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $20,532 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,807. Michigan Technological University Surveying Engineering students take on a median of $25,800 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. More on Michigan Technological University
University Of Maine offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. The median Surveying Engineering program debt is $25,984. University Of Maine alumni report median earnings of $48,653 a decade after entry. Set against $25,984 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maine has an acceptance rate of 97%. More on University Of Maine
Mountain Empire Community College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. See the full Mountain Empire Community College profile
Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Surveying Engineering schools. See the full Southwest Virginia Community College profile
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Surveying Engineering schools. More on Northern Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Thomas Nelson Community College
University Of Akron Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Barre placed #13 among the best-value Surveying Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Barre
Bristol Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Surveying Engineering schools. More on Bristol Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College placed #15 among the best-value Surveying Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Nicholls State University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Nicholls State University
Tidewater Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Surveying Engineering schools. See the full Tidewater Community College profile
Fairmont State University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Fairmont State University profile
Paul D Camp Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Surveying Engineering schools. More on Paul D Camp Community College
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rowan University
Rowan University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Rowan University report
Best Value Surveying Engineering Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Surveying Engineering Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Surveying Engineering Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Surveying Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Surveying Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Surveying Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Surveying Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Surveying Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 23 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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