by our College Data Analytics Team
[Masonry](/majors/construction-trades/masonry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong masonry education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for masonry students.
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Where you study masonry affects both what you pay and what you earn. To help, we created our Best Value Masonry Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in masonry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Williamson College Of The Trades earned the #1 spot for value among masonry schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,611 in tuition and fees. Williamson College Of The Trades admits about 22% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in masonry will find it at Central Arizona College, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,250, while out-of-state students pay about $4,500. Students borrow a median of $11,635 to complete the masonry program here. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Central Arizona College generally make around $48,826. That is a strong return on a $11,635 median debt.
Central Carolina Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in masonry, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,711, compared with $8,855 for out-of-state students. Masonry graduates carry a median of $10,266 in student loans. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Central Carolina Community College generally make around $38,198. That is a strong return on a $10,266 median debt.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value masonry schools. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete the masonry program here. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $40,734. Set against $11,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Orange Coast College earned it the #5 place for masonry. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,392, while out-of-state students pay about $11,640. Masonry graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans. Early-career masonry graduates make about $46,306. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Arizona Western College landed the #6 spot for masonry value this year. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. In-state tuition and fees average $3,060, compared with $9,870 for out-of-state students. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895.
Southeast Community College Area ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value masonry schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete the masonry program here. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $44,877. Set against $14,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tulsa Technology Center landed the #8 spot for masonry value this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. Masonry graduates carry a median of $11,384 in student loans. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Tulsa Technology Center generally make around $32,406. That is a strong return on a $11,384 median debt.
Moraine Park Technical College came in at #9 for value in masonry this year. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,819, with out-of-state students paying around $7,084. Students borrow a median of $11,471 to complete the masonry program here. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Moraine Park Technical College generally make around $39,552. Set against $11,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southeastern Community College Whiteville landed the #10 spot for masonry value this year. Southeastern Community College Whiteville is a small public school located in the rural area of Whiteville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,600, while out-of-state students pay about $8,744. Students borrow a median of $10,188 to complete the masonry program here. Early-career masonry graduates make about $65,328. That is a strong return on a $10,188 median debt.
Halifax Community College came in at #11 for value in masonry this year. Located in the rural area of Weldon, Halifax Community College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,608, with out-of-state students paying around $8,752. Masonry graduates of Halifax Community College earn a median of $70,982 early in their careers.
George C Wallace State Community College Selma landed the #12 spot for masonry value this year. Set in the town of Selma, George C Wallace State Community College Selma is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,740, compared with $8,610 for out-of-state students. Masonry graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Masonry graduates of George C Wallace State Community College Selma earn a median of $39,534 early in their careers. Set against $15,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Piedmont Technical College landed the #13 spot for masonry value this year. Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Greenwood. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,775, while out-of-state students pay about $6,923. Typical student debt for masonry graduates is $17,652. Early-career masonry graduates make about $36,577. That is a strong return on a $17,652 median debt.
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mason/Masonry | 307 |
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
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