2026 Best Value Environmental Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Hoboken, NJ

For return on investment, no school beat Stevens Institute Of Technology this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hoboken, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. Typical Environmental Engineering student debt is $26,767. Median earnings reach $108,772 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,767 median debt. About 48% of those who apply are admitted. More on Stevens Institute Of Technology

#2

University Of Louisville

Louisville, KY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Louisville earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Louisville, KY. In-state tuition and fees average $13,136, while out-of-state students pay about $29,482. University Of Louisville Environmental Engineering students take on a median of $21,910 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,899. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Louisville has an acceptance rate of 79%. See the full University Of Louisville profile

#3

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #3 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete their Environmental Engineering program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $87,555. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile

#4

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

A rank of #4 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the best values in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. Typical Environmental Engineering student debt is $23,258. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $102,491. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbia University In The City Of New York has an acceptance rate of 4%. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York

#5

University Of Miami

University Of Miami came in at #5 on this year's best-value Environmental Engineering ranking in the United States. Read more about University Of Miami

#6

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Valparaiso University

#7

Kansas State University

Kansas State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. Read more about Kansas State University

#8

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #8 among the best-value Environmental Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report

#9

West Virginia University

West Virginia University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full West Virginia University report

#10

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. More on University Of Southern California

#11

United States Military Academy

United States Military Academy came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. More on United States Military Academy

#12

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#13

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report

#14

Colorado School Of Mines

Colorado School Of Mines landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Colorado School Of Mines report

#15

North Dakota State University Main Campus

North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report

#16

California State University Fullerton

California State University Fullerton offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full California State University Fullerton report

#17

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Arizona

#18

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Georgia

#19

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Loyola University Chicago

#20

Saint Vincent College

Saint Vincent College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. See the full Saint Vincent College profile

#21

University Of Wyoming

University Of Wyoming came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Wyoming

#22

The University Of Alabama

The University Of Alabama ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. Read the full report on The University Of Alabama

#23

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile

#24

University Of Nevada Reno

University Of Nevada Reno came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Nevada Reno

#25

Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Central Michigan University profile

#26

University Of Florida

University Of Florida placed #26 among the best-value Environmental Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Florida report

#27

University Of California Merced

University Of California Merced ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. More on University Of California Merced

#28

University Of Maryland Baltimore County

University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore County report

#29

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany placed #29 among the best-value Environmental Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Suny At Albany report

#30

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#31

University Of Wisconsin River Falls

University Of Wisconsin River Falls offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full University Of Wisconsin River Falls report

#32

Texas A And M University Kingsville

Texas A And M University Kingsville came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Texas A And M University Kingsville profile

#33

Cornell University

Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Cornell University

#34

Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Siena Heights University report

#35

New Jersey Institute Of Technology

New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. More on New Jersey Institute Of Technology

#36

Purdue University Main Campus

Purdue University Main Campus ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile

#37

Lamar University

Lamar University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Lamar University

#38

Central State University

Central State University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. See the full Central State University profile

#39

Mercer University

Mercer University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Engineering schools. See the full Mercer University profile

#40

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of California Irvine report

#41

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus placed #41 among the best-value Environmental Engineering schools in the United States. More on Ohio State University Main Campus

#42

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report

#43

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa placed #43 among the best-value Environmental Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of Iowa profile

#44

Yale University

Yale University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Yale University profile

#45

Syracuse University

Syracuse University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Syracuse University report

#46

Clemson University

Clemson University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Clemson University profile

#47

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont placed #47 among the best-value Environmental Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Vermont report

#48

Gannon University

Gannon University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Gannon University

#49

Saint Martins University

Saint Martins University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Saint Martins University report

#50

University Of San Diego

University Of San Diego offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on University Of San Diego