by our College Data Analytics Team
[Robotics Engineering](/majors/engineering/robotics-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for robotics engineering students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the robotics engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology, our #1 best value for robotics engineering in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,050. Robotics Engineering graduates carry a median of $9,750 in student loans. Early-career robotics engineering graduates make about $47,508. That is a strong return on a $9,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Students looking for strong value in robotics engineering will find it at Pennsylvania Western University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,436, with out-of-state students paying around $16,054. Students borrow a median of $28,263 to complete the robotics engineering program here. Soon after graduation, robotics engineering degree recipients from Pennsylvania Western University generally make around $45,448. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Widener University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value robotics engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Chester, Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,730. Students borrow a median of $26,561 to complete the robotics engineering program here. Soon after graduation, robotics engineering degree recipients from Widener University Main Campus generally make around $60,864. That is a strong return on a $26,561 median debt. Widener University Main Campus admits about 71% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in robotics engineering will find it at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the robotics engineering program here. Early-career robotics engineering graduates make about $89,327. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Drexel University earned it the #5 place for robotics engineering. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete the robotics engineering program here. Robotics Engineering graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $67,556 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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