2027 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools in Texas
[Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/engineering-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong engineering technology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for engineering technology students.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools in Texas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Engineering Technology Schools
Leading the list is University Of Houston, our #1 best value for engineering technology in Texas. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Typical student debt for engineering technology graduates is $21,255. Engineering Technology graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,255 median debt. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
Texas State University San Marcos is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Early-career engineering technology graduates make about $52,958. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in engineering technology will find it at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #3. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical student debt for engineering technology graduates is $20,031. Engineering Technology graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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