2026 Best Value Engineering Related Fields Associate’s Degree Schools

#1

Grantham University

LIttle Rock, AR

Leading the list is Grantham University, our #1 best-value Engineering Related Fields school in the United States. Based in LIttle Rock, AR, Grantham University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,520 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,600 to complete their Engineering Related Fields program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,496 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Grantham University

#2

Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology

You'll get strong value at Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology, which ranked #2 this year. Read more about Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology

#3

Southern Methodist University

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Methodist University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Read more about Southern Methodist University

#4

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #4 on this year's best-value Engineering Related Fields ranking in the United States. See the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte profile

#5

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology earned it the #5 place in the United States. Read the full report on New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

#6

Rowan University

Rowan University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Rowan University

#7

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga placed #7 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

#8

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile

#9

Lakeshore Technical College

Lakeshore Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. See the full Lakeshore Technical College profile

#10

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. More on Old Dominion University

#11

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. More on Saint Cloud State University

#12

Community College Of Rhode Island

Community College Of Rhode Island landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Community College Of Rhode Island

#13

Harvard University

Harvard University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools. See the full Harvard University profile

#14

Duke University

Duke University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. See the full Duke University profile

#15

University Of Louisville

University Of Louisville offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full University Of Louisville profile

#16

Utah State University

Utah State University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full Utah State University report

#17

Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus

Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. See the full Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus profile

#18

University Of Massachusetts Lowell

University Of Massachusetts Lowell offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. See the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell profile

#19

University Of South Carolina Upstate

University Of South Carolina Upstate came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of South Carolina Upstate profile

#20

Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus

Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus placed #20 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. More on Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus

#21

Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration

Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. More on Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration

#22

Pratt Institute Main

Pratt Institute Main placed #22 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. Read the full report on Pratt Institute Main

#23

Johnson And Wales University Online

Johnson And Wales University Online landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Johnson And Wales University Online

#24

Syracuse University

Syracuse University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Syracuse University report

#25

University Of The Pacific

University Of The Pacific offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on University Of The Pacific

#26

California State University Northridge

California State University Northridge offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about California State University Northridge

#27

Florida Institute Of Technology

Florida Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Florida Institute Of Technology profile

#28

Oakland University

Oakland University placed #28 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. Get the full Oakland University report

#29

The University Of Texas At San Antonio

The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas At San Antonio

#30

Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University placed #30 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. See the full Bemidji State University profile

#31

Cuny College Of Staten Island

Cuny College Of Staten Island came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Cuny College Of Staten Island profile

#32

South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University placed #32 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. Read more about South Dakota State University

#33

Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Gonzaga University

#34

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report

#35

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University placed #35 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. More on Case Western Reserve University

#36

University Of Wisconsin Platteville

University Of Wisconsin Platteville placed #36 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Platteville

#37

Kansas State University

Kansas State University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Kansas State University report

#38

University Of Portland

University Of Portland placed #38 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Portland

#39

University Of The Incarnate Word

University Of The Incarnate Word came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of The Incarnate Word report

#40

Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Christian Brothers University report

#41

New York Institute Of Technology

New York Institute Of Technology placed #41 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. See the full New York Institute Of Technology profile

#42

Northwestern University

Northwestern University placed #42 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. More on Northwestern University

#43

Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools. More on Utah Valley University

#44

Cuny City College

Cuny City College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools. Get the full Cuny City College report

#45

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University At Buffalo

#46

Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management

Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management placed #46 among the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools in the United States. See the full Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management profile

#47

Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Northern Illinois University

#48

Portland State University

Portland State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Related Fields schools. More on Portland State University

#49

Wichita State University

Wichita State University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Wichita State University

#50

Texas A And M University Commerce

Texas A And M University Commerce offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Texas A And M University Commerce report