2027 Best Value Engineering Technology (Other) Associate’s Degree Schools
[Engineering Technology (Other)](/majors/engineering-technologies/other-engineering-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value engineering technology (other) schools.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Technology (Other) Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering technology (other) degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Engineering Technology (Other) Schools
Middlesex Community College Bedford tops our 2027 list of the best value engineering technology (other) schools in the United States. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,098 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,170 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering technology (other) graduates is $11,280. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $48,427. That is a strong return on a $11,280 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in engineering technology (other) will find it at Shasta College, which ranked #2. Shasta College is a large public school located in the suburb of Redding. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,197, with out-of-state students paying around $8,853. Typical student debt for engineering technology (other) graduates is $12,275. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $50,330. Set against $12,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northern Essex Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technology (other) schools. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,874 to complete the engineering technology (other) program here. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn a median of $44,682 early in their careers. Set against $16,874 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in engineering technology (other) will find it at Northern Oklahoma College, which ranked #4. Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tonkawa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,083, with out-of-state students paying around $11,848. Students borrow a median of $11,811 to complete the engineering technology (other) program here. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn a median of $40,565 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,811 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Community College Of Rhode Island earned it the #5 place for engineering technology (other). Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public school located in the city of Warwick. Students from in state pay about $5,550 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,834. Typical student debt for engineering technology (other) graduates is $13,940. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from Community College Of Rhode Island generally make around $39,680. That is a strong return on a $13,940 median debt.
Pierpont Community And Technical College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technology (other) schools. Pierpont Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fairmont. In-state tuition and fees average $5,762, with out-of-state students paying around $13,660. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $16,268 in student loans. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $43,759. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sussex County Community College earned the #7 position for value in engineering technology (other) this year. Located in the rural area of Newton, Sussex County Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,544, with out-of-state students paying around $9,024. Typical student debt for engineering technology (other) graduates is $10,750. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from Sussex County Community College generally make around $27,179. That is a strong return on a $10,750 median debt.
Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #8 for value in engineering technology (other) this year. Set in the city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,352, while out-of-state students pay about $12,018. Typical student debt for engineering technology (other) graduates is $12,290. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from Truckee Meadows Community College generally make around $52,785. That is a strong return on a $12,290 median debt.
The Community College Of Baltimore County came in at #9 for value in engineering technology (other) this year. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $4,110, compared with $10,182 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,038 to complete the engineering technology (other) program here. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $52,440. Set against $18,038 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Allegany College Of Maryland placed #10 among the best values for engineering technology (other). Located in the town of Cumberland, Allegany College Of Maryland is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,940, while out-of-state students pay about $12,620. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $20,406 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from Allegany College Of Maryland generally make around $42,542. Set against $20,406 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwest State Community College earned the #11 position for value in engineering technology (other) this year. Set in the rural area of Archbold, Northwest State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,698 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,170. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $11,565 in student loans. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates of Northwest State Community College earn a median of $45,123 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Coastline Community College earned the #12 position for value in engineering technology (other) this year. Coastline Community College is a large public school located in the city of Fountain Valley. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,364, with out-of-state students paying around $11,612. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,483.
Bowling Green State University Firelands came in at #13 for value in engineering technology (other) this year. Set in the rural area of Huron, Bowling Green State University Firelands is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,131, while out-of-state students pay about $14,119. Students borrow a median of $21,768 to complete the engineering technology (other) program here. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates of Bowling Green State University Firelands earn a median of $66,669 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Other Engineering Technology (Other) Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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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