2027 Best Value Pre-Engineering Schools in Minnesota
[Pre-Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/pre-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pre-engineering education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for pre-engineering students.
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2027 Best Value Pre-Engineering Schools in Minnesota
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the pre-engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Pre-Engineering Schools
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value pre-engineering schools in Minnesota. Located in the town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022. Students borrow a median of $17,029 to complete the pre-engineering program here. Pre-Engineering graduates of Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earn a median of $44,387 early in their careers. Set against $17,029 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Century College earned it the #2 place for pre-engineering. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Typical student debt for pre-engineering graduates is $15,583. Pre-Engineering graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,502 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,583 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Minnesota State Community And Technical College one of the best values for pre-engineering. Set in the rural area of Fergus Falls, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,908 in tuition and fees. Pre-Engineering graduates carry a median of $18,197 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pre-engineering degree recipients from Minnesota State Community And Technical College generally make around $42,972. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Normandale Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value pre-engineering schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,329. Typical student debt for pre-engineering graduates is $20,162. Pre-Engineering graduates of Normandale Community College earn a median of $53,871 early in their careers. Set against $20,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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