by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/other-general-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general engineering education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general engineering students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Meridian Technology Center earned the #1 spot for value among general engineering schools in Oklahoma. Located in the town of Stillwater, Meridian Technology Center is a small public university. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $61,765.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gordon Cooper Technology Center earned it the #2 place for general engineering. Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a small public school located in the town of Shawnee. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Gordon Cooper Technology Center generally make around $44,822.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Metro Technology Centers earned it the #3 place for general engineering. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Metro Technology Centers is a small public institution. Students borrow a median of $15,833 to complete the general engineering program here. General Engineering graduates of Metro Technology Centers earn a median of $48,236 early in their careers. Set against $15,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rose State College earned it the #4 place for general engineering. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,030, while out-of-state students pay about $11,407. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $13,451 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Rose State College generally make around $50,860. That is a strong return on a $13,451 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Canadian Valley Technology Center one of the best values for general engineering. Located in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Canadian Valley Technology Center generally make around $46,777.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #6 spot for general engineering value this year. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete the general engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $58,084. Set against $23,138 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Oklahoma Christian University placed #7 among the best values for general engineering. Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Edmond. In-state tuition and fees average $27,180. Students borrow a median of $24,721 to complete the general engineering program here. General Engineering graduates of Oklahoma Christian University earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,721 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Oral Roberts University landed the #8 spot for general engineering value this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Typical student debt for general engineering graduates is $26,917. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $66,805. Set against $26,917 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.