2027 Best Value General Engineering Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[General Engineering Science](/majors/engineering/engineering-science/general-engineering-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general engineering science students.
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2027 Best Value General Engineering Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general engineering science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Engineering Science Schools
Leading the list is Middlesex County College, our #1 best value for general engineering science in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,764 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. General Engineering Science graduates carry a median of $9,514 in student loans. General Engineering Science graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $37,975 early in their careers. Set against $9,514 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Raritan Valley Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering science schools. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,664, while out-of-state students pay about $7,584. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete the general engineering science program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. That is a strong return on a $9,668 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mercer County Community College earned it the #3 place for general engineering science. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,310, while out-of-state students pay about $9,174. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete the general engineering science program here. Early-career general engineering science graduates make about $45,389. Set against $12,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hudson County Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering science schools. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,384, compared with $9,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete the general engineering science program here. General Engineering Science graduates of Hudson County Community College earn a median of $35,909 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in general engineering science will find it at County College Of Morris, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,210, compared with $14,310 for out-of-state students. General Engineering Science graduates carry a median of $9,420 in student loans. General Engineering Science graduates of County College Of Morris earn a median of $30,966 early in their careers. Set against $9,420 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Passaic County Community College placed #6 among the best values for general engineering science. Located in the suburb of Paterson, Passaic County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,300, compared with $10,560 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,581 to complete the general engineering science program here. Early-career general engineering science graduates make about $28,957. Set against $9,581 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #7 for value in general engineering science this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical student debt for general engineering science graduates is $24,250. General Engineering Science graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $69,336 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering science schools. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Typical student debt for general engineering science graduates is $23,529. General Engineering Science graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #9 spot for general engineering science value this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general engineering science graduates is $26,500. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $79,909. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked 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 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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