2027 Best Value General Engineering Science Schools in New Jersey
[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 7 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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,764 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general engineering science graduates is $9,514. General Engineering Science graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $37,975 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 Mercer County Community College, which ranked #2. Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of West Windsor. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,310, compared with $9,174 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete the general engineering science program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from Mercer County Community College generally make around $45,389. That is a strong return on a $12,250 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general engineering science will find it at Raritan Valley Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,664 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,584 for out-of-state students. General Engineering Science graduates carry a median of $9,668 in student loans. Early-career general engineering science graduates make about $47,248. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hudson County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general engineering science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $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. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from Hudson County Community College generally make around $35,909. 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 Passaic County Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Paterson, Passaic County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,300, with out-of-state students paying around $10,560. 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.
County College Of Morris landed the #6 spot for general engineering science value this year. County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Randolph. Students from in state pay about $6,210 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,310. Typical student debt for general engineering science graduates is $9,420. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from County College Of Morris generally make around $30,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering science schools. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. General Engineering Science graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Early-career general engineering science graduates make about $69,336. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
