2027 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[General Nuclear Engineering](/majors/engineering/nuclear-engineering/general-nuclear-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general nuclear engineering education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for general nuclear engineering students.
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2027 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general nuclear engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #1 spot for value among general nuclear engineering schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. General Nuclear Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general nuclear engineering degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $70,326. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general nuclear engineering schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. General Nuclear Engineering graduates carry a median of $24,799 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general nuclear engineering degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $78,218. Set against $24,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute one of the best values for general nuclear engineering. Set in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,078. General Nuclear Engineering graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. General Nuclear Engineering graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $77,014 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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