by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Engineering](/majors/engineering/other-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other engineering schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University World Campus the best value for a degree in other engineering in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,356 in tuition and fees. Median earnings reach $63,435 ten years out. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other engineering program here. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $80,250. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.
University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Other Engineering graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Early-career other engineering graduates make about $99,682. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Students looking for strong value in other engineering will find it at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #4. 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. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the other engineering program here. Early-career other engineering graduates make about $89,327. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. The acceptance rate is 12%.
A rank of #5 makes Lafayette College one of the best values for other engineering. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,648. Students borrow a median of $16,931 to complete the other engineering program here. Early-career other engineering graduates make about $59,513. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 31%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for other engineering value this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $63,435 ten years out. The acceptance rate is 61%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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