by our College Data Analytics Team
[Engineering Technologies](/majors/engineering-technologies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 401 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for engineering technologies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering technologies, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in engineering technologies, no school beat Williamson College Of The Trades this year. 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. Williamson College Of The Trades admits about 22% of applicants.
Spartanburg Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Set in the suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,071, compared with $10,135 for out-of-state students. 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.
Students looking for strong value in engineering technologies will find it at Victoria College, which ranked #3. Victoria College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Victoria. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,976, with out-of-state students paying around $5,328. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $10,910 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Victoria College generally make around $63,908. Set against $10,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lewis And Clark Community College earned it the #4 place for engineering technologies. Set in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $58,787. Set against $9,602 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Macomb Community College one of the best values for engineering technologies. Located in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,296 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $44,701. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Indian River State College placed #6 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. Set against $10,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santiago Canyon College landed the #7 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Located in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,164 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,612 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $5,500. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Santiago Canyon College generally make around $34,100. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earned the #8 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $8,396. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $60,381. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Middlesex Community College Bedford came in at #9 for value in engineering technologies this year. Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public school located in the suburb of Bedford. 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. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Middlesex Community College Bedford generally make around $48,427. Set against $11,280 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Shasta College landed the #10 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Set in the suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,197, while out-of-state students pay about $8,853. Students borrow a median of $12,275 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Shasta College earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,275 median debt.
El Centro College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,558 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $59,057 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Florida State College At Jacksonville placed #12 among the best values for engineering technologies. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. In-state tuition and fees average $2,657, compared with $9,631 for out-of-state students. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $19,139 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $46,748. That is a strong return on a $19,139 median debt.
Midlands Technical College earned the #13 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Midlands Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of West Columbia. In-state tuition and fees average $5,100, while out-of-state students pay about $14,700. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $17,611. Engineering Technologies graduates of Midlands Technical College earn a median of $39,610 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Middlesex County College earned the #14 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Middlesex County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Edison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,764, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. 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. Set against $9,514 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Johnston Community College landed the #15 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Set in the town of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,756, with out-of-state students paying around $8,900. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $9,490 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of Johnston Community College earn a median of $37,472 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,490 median debt.
Santa Ana College came in at #16 for value in engineering technologies this year. Santa Ana College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Ana. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,756. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,196 median debt.
Pasadena City College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $10,924. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Set against $9,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cuny Queensborough Community College placed #18 among the best values for engineering technologies. Located in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,210, with out-of-state students paying around $8,090. Students borrow a median of $10,052 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Cuny Queensborough Community College generally make around $23,674. Set against $10,052 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Moraine Valley Community College came in at #19 for value in engineering technologies this year. Moraine Valley Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Palos Hills. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,822, compared with $9,846 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,149 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $43,844. Set against $11,149 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Ventura College came in at #20 for value in engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $20,250. Engineering Technologies graduates of Ventura College earn a median of $99,778 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny New York City College Of Technology landed the #21 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,332, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $11,982 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of Cuny New York City College Of Technology earn a median of $50,528 early in their careers. Set against $11,982 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
West Georgia Technical College earned the #22 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,410, while out-of-state students pay about $5,978. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn a median of $39,922 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,651 median debt.
Alpena Community College came in at #23 for value in engineering technologies this year. Alpena Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alpena. Students from in state pay about $6,840 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $60,063. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt.
Triton College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Located in the suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,070, compared with $15,330 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,994 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $43,278. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Piedmont Community College landed the #25 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,792, compared with $8,936 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,861 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Central Piedmont Community College generally make around $40,629. That is a strong return on a $11,861 median debt.
These schools also delivered strong value for engineering technologies this year:
The following schools rounded out the strongest engineering technologies values:
| Rank | College | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Full Report |
| #52 | Jefferson Community And Technical College | Louisville, KY | Full Report |
| #53 | Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY | Full Report |
| #54 | Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | Full Report |
| #55 | San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton, CA | Full Report |
| #56 | Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | Full Report |
| #57 | Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN | Full Report |
| #58 | Patrick Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | Full Report |
| #59 | New River Community College | Dublin, VA | Full Report |
| #60 | San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Full Report |
| #61 | Bridgevalley Community And Technical College | South Charleston, WV | Full Report |
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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 · 401 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 401 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.