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2027 Best Value General Environmental Engineering Schools

80 Colleges in the United States
$22,180 Avg Student Debt
$74,094 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Environmental Engineering Badge [General Environmental Engineering](/majors/engineering/environmental-engineering/general-environmental-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 80 schools to find the best return on investment for general environmental engineering students.

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Finding the Best Value General Environmental Engineering School for You

Where you study general environmental engineering affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we built our Best Value General Environmental Engineering Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.

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2027 Best Value General Environmental Engineering Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general environmental engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Environmental Engineering Schools

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For return on investment in general environmental engineering, no school beat California State University Fullerton this year. California State University Fullerton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton. In-state tuition and fees average $7,470, compared with $20,070 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $15,525. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from California State University Fullerton generally make around $97,390. That is a strong return on a $15,525 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #2 makes University Of Florida one of the best values for general environmental engineering. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. General Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. General Environmental Engineering graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $72,288 early in their careers. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general environmental engineering schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,340 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,290. General Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $13,389 in student loans. General Environmental Engineering graduates of Cuny City College earn a median of $62,945 early in their careers. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny City College admits about 60% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Berkeley earned it the #4 place for general environmental engineering. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $14,238. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from University Of California Berkeley generally make around $70,847. That is a strong return on a $14,238 median debt. University Of California Berkeley admits about 11% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general environmental engineering will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #5. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,028 to complete the general environmental engineering program here. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $57,824. Set against $19,028 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus placed #6 among the best values for general environmental engineering. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $27,250. General Environmental Engineering graduates of Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn a median of $70,008 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #7 for value in general environmental engineering this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $21,829. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $52,885. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. University Of South Florida Main Campus admits about 43% of applicants.

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford University earned the #8 position for value in general environmental engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $65,910 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $10,492. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $100,827. That is a strong return on a $10,492 median debt. Stanford University admits about 4% of applicants.

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value general environmental engineering schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $16,481. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $65,681. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Central Florida placed #10 among the best values for general environmental engineering. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Students borrow a median of $24,596 to complete the general environmental engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $56,443. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.

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University Of California Irvine landed the #11 spot for general environmental engineering value this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $16,539. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $50,958. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value general environmental engineering schools. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. General Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,778 in student loans. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $57,461. That is a strong return on a $20,778 median debt. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign admits about 42% of applicants.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus landed the #13 spot for general environmental engineering value this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. General Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $16,316 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $71,861. That is a strong return on a $16,316 median debt. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Portland State University earned the #14 position for value in general environmental engineering this year. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $26,475. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $47,717. Set against $26,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Davis came in at #15 for value in general environmental engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,404 to complete the general environmental engineering program here. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $53,749. Set against $14,404 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Davis admits about 42% of applicants.

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University Of California Merced landed the #16 spot for general environmental engineering value this year. Located in the suburb of Merced, University Of California Merced is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,653 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,541 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,665 to complete the general environmental engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from University Of California Merced generally make around $47,028. That is a strong return on a $21,665 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Georgia landed the #17 spot for general environmental engineering value this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,143 to complete the general environmental engineering program here. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $62,915. That is a strong return on a $22,143 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.

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University Of California Riverside ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value general environmental engineering schools. University Of California Riverside is a very large public school located in the city of Riverside. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,636, compared with $46,524 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,068 to complete the general environmental engineering program here. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $59,309. Set against $18,068 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Florida Gulf Coast University earned the #19 position for value in general environmental engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,118, with out-of-state students paying around $25,162. Students borrow a median of $19,929 to complete the general environmental engineering program here. General Environmental Engineering graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $60,797 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida Gulf Coast University admits about 63% of applicants.

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San Diego State University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value general environmental engineering schools. San Diego State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,728, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $19,089. General Environmental Engineering graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of $66,482 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. San Diego State University admits about 36% of applicants.

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Michigan Technological University earned the #21 position for value in general environmental engineering this year. Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. General Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,545 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from Michigan Technological University generally make around $64,453. That is a strong return on a $26,545 median debt. Michigan Technological University admits about 92% of applicants.

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Arizona State University came in at #22 for value in general environmental engineering this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,103 to complete the general environmental engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general environmental engineering degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $63,299. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Humboldt State University landed the #23 spot for general environmental engineering value this year. Located in the town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,397, compared with $20,997 for out-of-state students. General Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $24,350 in student loans. Early-career general environmental engineering graduates make about $55,589. That is a strong return on a $24,350 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value general environmental engineering schools. Set in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. Typical student debt for general environmental engineering graduates is $20,500. General Environmental Engineering graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of $82,197 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 31% of applicants are accepted.

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Utah State University placed #25 among the best values for general environmental engineering. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. General Environmental Engineering graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans. General Environmental Engineering graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,348 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.

Rest of the Top 50 Best Value General Environmental Engineering Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general environmental engineering value ranking:

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY
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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on 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 · 80 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 80 ranked schools only.

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