2026 Best Value Systems Engineering Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best-value Systems Engineering school in the United States. University Of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,588 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 24% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Florida

#2

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,792. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#3

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA

You'll get strong value at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. The median Systems Engineering program debt is $24,958. Graduates go on to earn a median of $66,125 ten years after entry. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants. More on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#3

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

A rank of #3 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values in the United States. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. The median Systems Engineering program debt is $18,250. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,979. Set against $18,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Arizona profile

#5

St Marys University

A rank of #5 makes St Marys University one of the best values in the United States. See the full St Marys University profile

#6

Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Read more about Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

#7

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

#8

University Of Maryland Baltimore County

University Of Maryland Baltimore County offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on University Of Maryland Baltimore County

#9

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. More on Case Western Reserve University

#10

Boston University

Boston University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Boston University

#11

Florida International University

Florida International University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. More on Florida International University

#12

Syracuse University

Syracuse University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Read the full report on Syracuse University

#13

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#14

University Of Houston Clear Lake

University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Houston Clear Lake

#15

Clemson University

Clemson University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Clemson University report

#16

University Of Houston

University Of Houston came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Houston

#17

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte profile

#18

The University Of Texas At El Paso

The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At El Paso

#19

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology placed #19 among the best-value Systems Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

#20

University Of Alaska Fairbanks

University Of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Alaska Fairbanks

#21

University Of Central Florida

University Of Central Florida ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Central Florida

#22

Florida State University

Florida State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Get the full Florida State University report

#23

Seattle University

Seattle University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Seattle University

#24

The University Of Texas At Dallas

The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Dallas

#25

Otterbein University

Otterbein University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Read more about Otterbein University

#26

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University placed #26 among the best-value Systems Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Lawrence Technological University report

#27

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Southern Methodist University report

#28

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #28 among the best-value Systems Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report

#29

Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management

Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management profile

#30

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. See the full University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs profile

#31

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #31 among the best-value Systems Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona

#32

California State University Dominguez Hills

California State University Dominguez Hills placed #32 among the best-value Systems Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on California State University Dominguez Hills

#33

George Mason University

George Mason University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. More on George Mason University

#34

United States Military Academy

United States Military Academy placed #34 among the best-value Systems Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on United States Military Academy

#35

Suny At Binghamton

Suny At Binghamton came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. More on Suny At Binghamton

#36

University Of Detroit Mercy

University Of Detroit Mercy placed #36 among the best-value Systems Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Detroit Mercy

#37

Pennsylvania State University World Campus

Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. See the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus profile

#38

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile

#39

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about University Of California San Diego

#40

Wayne State University

Wayne State University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Wayne State University report

#41

College Of Charleston

College Of Charleston came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Get the full College Of Charleston report

#42

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University report

#43

University Of Utah

University Of Utah offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about University Of Utah

#44

Wichita State University

Wichita State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. Read the full report on Wichita State University

#45

George Washington University

George Washington University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Systems Engineering schools. See the full George Washington University profile

#46

California Institute Of Technology

California Institute Of Technology landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full California Institute Of Technology profile

#47

Drexel University

Drexel University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. See the full Drexel University profile

#48

Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome

Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome

#49

University Of Dayton

University Of Dayton offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about University Of Dayton

#50

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University