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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Engineering Technology (Income $0-$30k)

17 Ranked Colleges
192 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

General Engineering Technology is the 155th most popular major in the country with 4,195 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, general engineering technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $49,903 and had an average of $20,609 in loans still to pay off.

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

This year’s “Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general engineering technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general engineering technology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general engineering technology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Engineering Technology (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 25 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k list, Purdue has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General 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.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering tech degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General 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 North Texas are $15,618.

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#3

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rochester. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Rochester, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General 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 University of Rochester are $50,505.

Full University of Rochester General Engineering Technology Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General 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 Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k 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 also made our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Oklahoma State University - Main Campus General Engineering Technology Report

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering tech degrees to 7 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 General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
#4 in overall quality

Pittsburg State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, and it awarded 26 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt State also took the #4 spot in our “Best General 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 General Engineering Technology Report

#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 15 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Canyon, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. East Tennessee State University is a fairly large school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 6 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full East Tennessee State University General Engineering Technology Report

#11

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Central Washington University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

CWU also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CWU are $24,976, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

Murray State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Murray, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering tech degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k list, Murray State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General 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 Murray State University are $14,400.

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#13

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Central Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. New Britain, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering tech degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

CCSU also made our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCSU are $26,072, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 2 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k 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 General 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.

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#12 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k list, Kent State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#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 Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Drexel also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel University are $37,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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