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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Engineering Technology (Income $48-$75k)

17 Ranked Colleges
192 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master's For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Engineering Technology is the 196th most popular major in the country with 4,056 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 192 engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in engineering technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great engineering technology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the engineering technology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree engineering technology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Engineering Technology (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 25 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also took the #1 spot in our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Purdue Engineering Technology Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNT is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #6 spot in our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Texas Engineering Technology Report

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wayne State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wayne State Engineering Technology Report

#4

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Pittsburg State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. Pitt State is a medium-sized public school situated in Pittsburg, Kansas. It awarded 26 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering technology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Pitt State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pittsburg State University are $19,320.

Full Pitt State Engineering Technology Report

#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering tech degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

Full University of Houston Engineering Technology Report

#5 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering technology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M College Station Engineering Technology Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, West Texas A&M University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. West Texas A&M University is a fairly large school located in Canyon, Texas that handed out 4 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Engineering Technology at West Texas A&M University

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#9

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

Murray State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Murray State is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Murray State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Engineering Technology at Murray State University

#10

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#2 in overall quality

University of Rochester ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 25 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester also made our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Engineering Technology at University of Rochester

#11

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Central Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Central Connecticut State University is a public institution located in New Britain, Connecticut. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering technology students whose families make $48-$75k list, CCSU has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Connecticut State University are $26,072, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Engineering Technology at CCSU

#12

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Johnson City, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering tech degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

ETSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Engineering Technology at ETSU

#13

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Central Washington University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Central Washington University is a public institution located in Ellensburg, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering technology students whose families make $48-$75k list, CWU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Washington University are $24,976.

Read full report on Engineering Technology at CWU

#14

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Kennesaw State University is a public institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University

#15

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofM Engineering Technology Report

#12 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Kent State is a large school located in Kent, Ohio that handed out 14 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952.

Read more about Engineering Technology at Kent State University at Kent

#17

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Drexel University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s engineering tech degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Drexel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Engineering Technology at Drexel University

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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