[Engineering-Related Technologies](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-technologies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong engineering-related technologies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for engineering-related technologies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering-related technologies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Utah Valley University tops our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools in the United States. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $16,478. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sandhills Community College earned it the #2 place for engineering-related technologies. Located in the rural area of Pinehurst, Sandhills Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $6,648. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $9,238 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Sandhills Community College generally make around $46,492. Set against $9,238 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Austin Community College District came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,519 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $44,895. That is a strong return on a $14,519 median debt.
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,779, compared with $9,564 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $18,726. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $45,580. Set against $18,726 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Morrilton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,648, compared with $4,728 for out-of-state students. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $13,758 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton generally make around $47,729. That is a strong return on a $13,758 median debt. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton admits about 100% of applicants.
Wake Technical Community College landed the #6 spot for engineering-related technologies value this year. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,254, while out-of-state students pay about $6,862. Students borrow a median of $17,900 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Wake Technical Community College generally make around $38,673. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tyler Junior College landed the #7 spot for engineering-related technologies value this year. Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $4,536. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $14,869. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $43,348. That is a strong return on a $14,869 median debt.
Hennepin Technical College landed the #8 spot for engineering-related technologies value this year. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,940. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $17,887. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College generally make around $52,059. Set against $17,887 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Vincennes University landed the #9 spot for engineering-related technologies value this year. Vincennes University is a very large public school located in the town of Vincennes. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,126, compared with $16,858 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $14,506. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates of Vincennes University earn a median of $45,976 early in their careers. Set against $14,506 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lone Star College System placed #10 among the best values for engineering-related technologies. Lone Star College System is a very large public school located in the city of The Woodlands. Students from in state pay about $2,664 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,512. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $39,954. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Clark College landed the #11 spot for engineering-related technologies value this year. Clark College is a large public school located in the city of Vancouver. In-state tuition and fees average $5,233, with out-of-state students paying around $11,183. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $15,432 in student loans. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $43,768. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Capital Community College came in at #12 for value in engineering-related technologies this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,338 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $43,086. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College landed the #13 spot for engineering-related technologies value this year. Set in the city of Asheville, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,882, with out-of-state students paying around $9,026. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $18,883 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College generally make around $37,459. Set against $18,883 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $25,347 in student loans. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $49,045. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Glenville State College came in at #15 for value in engineering-related technologies this year. Set in the rural area of Glenville, Glenville State College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,578, with out-of-state students paying around $11,354. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $25,967 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Glenville State College generally make around $32,699. That is a strong return on a $25,967 median debt.
Southeast Technical Institute ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,650. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $48,654. That is a strong return on a $18,442 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 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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