[General Metallurgical Engineering](/majors/engineering/metallurgical-engineering/general-metallurgical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general metallurgical engineering schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general metallurgical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Colorado School Of Mines tops our 2026 list of the best value general metallurgical engineering schools in Colorado. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,914, compared with $45,824 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general metallurgical engineering graduates is $26,269. General Metallurgical Engineering graduates of Colorado School Of Mines earn a median of $78,984 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,269 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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