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2026 Best Value Other Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
$22,371 Avg Student Debt
$72,398 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Electrical Engineering Master's Degree Badge [Other Electrical Engineering](/majors/engineering/ee-electrical-engineering/other-electrical-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 31 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other electrical engineering students.

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2026 Best Value Other Electrical Engineering Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Other Electrical Engineering Schools

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University Of Michigan Dearborn earned the #1 spot for value among other electrical engineering schools in the United States. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. Students from in state pay about $15,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $21,853 in student loans. Other Electrical Engineering graduates of University Of Michigan Dearborn earn a median of $62,536 early in their careers. Set against $21,853 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.

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University Of California San Diego came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other electrical engineering schools. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,788 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,342 in student loans. Other Electrical Engineering graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $111,009 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,342 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of The Cumberlands earned it the #3 place for other electrical engineering. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,875. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete the other electrical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, other electrical engineering degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $50,547. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of The Cumberlands admits about 99% of applicants.

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Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other electrical engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other electrical engineering degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $112,893. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #5 place for other electrical engineering. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the other electrical engineering program here. Other Electrical Engineering graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $63,111 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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University Of California Los Angeles earned the #6 position for value in other electrical engineering this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Typical student debt for other electrical engineering graduates is $17,877. Soon after graduation, other electrical engineering degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $119,390. Set against $17,877 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants.

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University Of California Berkeley placed #7 among the best values for other electrical engineering. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,437 to complete the other electrical engineering program here. Early-career other electrical engineering graduates make about $70,847. That is a strong return on a $14,437 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology placed #8 among the best values for other electrical engineering. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla. In-state tuition and fees average $14,984, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $24,875 in student loans. Other Electrical Engineering graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $74,532 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.

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North Carolina A And T State University earned the #9 position for value in other electrical engineering this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,813, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other electrical engineering graduates is $28,614. Other Electrical Engineering graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $50,715 early in their careers. Set against $28,614 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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University Of Idaho came in at #10 for value in other electrical engineering this year. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career other electrical engineering graduates make about $43,246. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arizona came in at #11 for value in other electrical engineering this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Other Electrical Engineering graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $111,792 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #12 among the best values for other electrical engineering. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical student debt for other electrical engineering graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, other electrical engineering degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $106,135. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Washington University In St Louis landed the #13 spot for other electrical engineering value this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete the other electrical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, other electrical engineering degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $104,747. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #14 for value in other electrical engineering this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Students borrow a median of $21,630 to complete the other electrical engineering program here. Other Electrical Engineering graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $75,316 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,630 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value other electrical engineering schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other electrical engineering program here. Early-career other electrical engineering graduates make about $79,414. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.

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University Of Southern California ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value other electrical engineering schools. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Other Electrical Engineering graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $126,936 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value other electrical engineering schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career other electrical engineering graduates make about $65,183. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of St Thomas Minnesota admits about 85% of applicants.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami placed #18 among the best values for other electrical engineering. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. Other Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other electrical engineering degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 19%.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value other electrical engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. Typical student debt for other electrical engineering graduates is $27,000. Early-career other electrical engineering graduates make about $72,601. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

Other Other Electrical Engineering Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 31 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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