by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 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.
Oklahoma City Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value general engineering schools in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Community College is a large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,059, with out-of-state students paying around $9,810. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $11,750 in student loans. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $39,848. That is a strong return on a $11,750 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general engineering will find it at Tulsa Community College, which ranked #2. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,792, compared with $9,720 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,516 to complete the general engineering program here. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $41,718. Set against $16,516 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Meridian Technology Center earned it the #3 place for general engineering. Located in the town of Stillwater, Meridian Technology Center is a small public university. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Meridian Technology Center generally make around $61,765.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gordon Cooper Technology Center earned it the #4 place for general engineering. Located in the town of Shawnee, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a small public university. General Engineering graduates of Gordon Cooper Technology Center earn a median of $44,822 early in their careers.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Metro Technology Centers earned it the #5 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. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $48,236. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Northeast Technology Center System Office placed #6 among the best values for general engineering. Located in the town of Pryor, Northeast Technology Center System Office is a small public university. General Engineering graduates of Northeast Technology Center System Office earn a median of $35,262 early in their careers.
Rose State College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value general engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,030 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $13,451 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $50,860 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,451 median debt.
Canadian Valley Technology Center landed the #8 spot for general engineering value this year. Set in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $46,777.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #9 for value in general engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $58,084. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Red River Technology Center earned the #10 position for value in general engineering this year. Set in the rural area of Duncan, Red River Technology Center is a small public institution. General Engineering graduates of Red River Technology Center earn a median of $40,029 early in their careers.
Oklahoma Christian University landed the #11 spot for general engineering value this year. Set in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,180. Students borrow a median of $24,721 to complete the general engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Oklahoma Christian University generally make around $49,615. That is a strong return on a $24,721 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Oral Roberts University came in at #12 for value in general engineering this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,917 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $66,805. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oral Roberts University admits about 99% of applicants.
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 · 25 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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