by our College Data Analytics Team
[Engineering Technologies](/majors/engineering-technologies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong engineering technologies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 952 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for engineering technologies students.
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Where you study engineering technologies affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Our analysis ranked Williamson College Of The Trades the best value for a degree in engineering technologies in the United States. Set in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,611. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earned it the #2 place for engineering technologies. Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bowling Green. In-state tuition and fees average $4,728, compared with $6,432 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,396 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $60,381. That is a strong return on a $8,396 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Spartanburg Community College one of the best values for engineering technologies. Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Spartanburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,071, while out-of-state students pay about $10,135. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $9,250. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Spartanburg Community College generally make around $65,388. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Moorpark College earned it the #4 place for engineering technologies. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $17,075. Engineering Technologies graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,075 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Victoria College earned it the #5 place for engineering technologies. Located in the city of Victoria, Victoria College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $5,328. Students borrow a median of $10,910 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $63,908. That is a strong return on a $10,910 median debt.
Joliet Junior College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. Students from in state pay about $4,530 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,800. Students borrow a median of $11,995 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $40,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Macomb Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,660 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Students borrow a median of $8,296 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $44,701 early in their careers. Set against $8,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pellissippi State Community College earned the #8 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Pellissippi State Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Knoxville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,770. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $6,685 in student loans. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $46,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Skyline College landed the #9 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Skyline College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $9,956. Median earnings reach $55,702 ten years out.
Lake Land College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Set in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,415, while out-of-state students pay about $14,301. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $7,769 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of Lake Land College earn a median of $30,294 early in their careers. Set against $7,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Middlesex Community College Bedford ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,098, compared with $12,170 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,280 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $48,427. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santiago Canyon College earned the #12 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,164, compared with $9,612 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $34,100. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Shasta College landed the #13 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Located in the suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,197, compared with $8,853 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,275 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $50,330. That is a strong return on a $12,275 median debt.
El Centro College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $11,507. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $59,368. Set against $11,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Moraine Valley Community College placed #15 among the best values for engineering technologies. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,822, with out-of-state students paying around $9,846. Students borrow a median of $11,149 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Moraine Valley Community College generally make around $43,844. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Middlesex County College landed the #16 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,764, with out-of-state students paying around $7,356. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $9,514. Engineering Technologies graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $37,975 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
South Georgia Technical College placed #17 among the best values for engineering technologies. Located in the town of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,992 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,202. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $10,423. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $40,497. That is a strong return on a $10,423 median debt.
Illinois Valley Community College landed the #18 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Illinois Valley Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Oglesby. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, while out-of-state students pay about $16,385. Students borrow a median of $8,099 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Illinois Valley Community College earn a median of $33,224 early in their careers. Set against $8,099 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hillsborough Community College came in at #19 for value in engineering technologies this year. Hillsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,491, compared with $9,088 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of $44,101 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santa Ana College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $39,633. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny City College placed #21 among the best values for engineering technologies. Cuny City College is a large public school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $7,340, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $13,389. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $53,154. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny City College admits about 60% of applicants.
Lewis And Clark Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Godfrey. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,340, with out-of-state students paying around $7,840. Students borrow a median of $9,602 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Lewis And Clark Community College generally make around $60,223. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Indian River State College placed #23 among the best values for engineering technologies. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,764, compared with $10,201 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $10,492. Engineering Technologies graduates of Indian River State College earn a median of $60,039 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
California State University Los Angeles earned the #24 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,164, with out-of-state students paying around $19,764. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $15,883. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from California State University Los Angeles generally make around $45,287. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Cuny Queensborough Community College earned the #25 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,210 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,090. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $10,052 in student loans. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $23,674. Set against $10,052 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s engineering technologies value ranking:
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These schools earned honorable mentions for value in engineering technologies:
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This list is compiled 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 · 952 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 952 ranked schools only.
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