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2026 Best Value Ceramic Engineering Schools

[Ceramic Engineering](/majors/engineering/ceramic-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong ceramic engineering education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value ceramic engineering schools.

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Finding the Best Value Ceramic Engineering School for You

Where you study ceramic engineering affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we built our Best Value Ceramic Engineering Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Ceramic Engineering Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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2026 Best Value Ceramic Engineering Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the ceramic engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Ceramic Engineering Schools

1

Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO

$14,984 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,655 Avg Student Debt

$82,957 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Missouri University Of Science And Technology the best value for a degree in ceramic engineering in the United States. Set in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,984 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for ceramic engineering graduates is $22,655. Ceramic Engineering graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $77,305 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,655 median debt. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.

2

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

$38,138 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$54,897 Median Earnings (10yr)

Alfred University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ceramic engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,138. Typical student debt for ceramic engineering graduates is $27,000. Ceramic Engineering graduates of Alfred University earn a median of $71,644 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

3

Rutgers University New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

$17,929 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,375 Avg Student Debt

$74,479 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in ceramic engineering will find it at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #3. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical student debt for ceramic engineering graduates is $23,375. Ceramic Engineering graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $69,162 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,375 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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