2026 Best Value Architectural Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 95 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Architectural Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Ferris State University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $14,589 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,735 ten years after entry. Set against $14,589 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. More on Ferris State University
Out of the 95 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #2 spot. Based in Hattiesburg, MS, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Typical Architectural Engineering Technology student debt is $25,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,140. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 99%. More on University Of Southern Mississippi
You'll get strong value at Ranken Technical College, which ranked #3 this year. Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,008. Typical Architectural Engineering Technology student debt is $13,989. Ranken Technical College alumni report median earnings of $55,955 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Ranken Technical College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,270 to complete their Architectural Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $72,424 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Out of the 95 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #5 spot. Based in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $18,750. Median earnings reach $41,733 ten years out. Set against $18,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Seminole State College Of Florida
Weber State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Ogden, UT. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Typical Architectural Engineering Technology student debt is $19,176. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,287. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt. See the full Weber State University profile
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,717 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,198 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Fairmont State University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Set in Fairmont, WV, Fairmont State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,708, compared with $18,924 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,447 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,857. That is a strong return on a $26,447 median debt. Fairmont State University admits about 99% of applicants. Read more about Fairmont State University
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Alfred, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,892, with out-of-state students paying around $16,837. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,445 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred has an acceptance rate of 76%. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Farmingdale State College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,626, with out-of-state students paying around $18,536. Graduates carry a median of $16,825 in student loans. Farmingdale State College alumni report median earnings of $69,781 a decade after entry. Set against $16,825 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Farmingdale State College
New England Institute Of Technology ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in East Greenwich, RI. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. Graduates carry a median of $32,834 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,684. That is a strong return on a $32,834 median debt. The acceptance rate is 67%. See the full New England Institute Of Technology profile
University Of Hartford came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Hartford, CT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. University Of Hartford Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,823 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Hartford has an acceptance rate of 96%. More on University Of Hartford
Vermont Technical College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Vermont Technical College is a public school based in Randolph, VT. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,952, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Vermont Technical College Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,208 in debt. Median earnings reach $50,331 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,208 median debt. Vermont Technical College admits about 82% of applicants. More on Vermont Technical College
Columbus State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Columbus State Community College profile
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools. More on Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
Green River Community College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. See the full Green River Community College profile
Brigham Young University Idaho ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools. More on Brigham Young University Idaho
Mt Hood Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about Mt Hood Community College
Henry Ford Community College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Henry Ford Community College report
Coconino Community College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. More on Coconino Community College
Augusta Technical College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Augusta Technical College report
Onondaga Community College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Onondaga Community College report
Del Mar College
Del Mar College placed #23 among the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Del Mar College report
Finger Lakes Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full Finger Lakes Community College report
Santa Fe Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Santa Fe Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Architectural Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Wilkes Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Wilkes Community College
Southeast Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Southeast Technical Institute profile
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fayetteville Technical Community College
University Of California Santa Cruz offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Cruz
Zane State College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on Zane State College
Pellissippi State Community College placed #31 among the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Pellissippi State Community College report
Triton College
Triton College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Triton College report
Pikes Peak Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Pikes Peak Community College report
Alpena Community College placed #34 among the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Alpena Community College
Clover Park Technical College placed #35 among the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Clover Park Technical College
Copiah Lincoln Community College placed #36 among the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Copiah Lincoln Community College report
Norfolk State University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Norfolk State University
Coastal Carolina Community College placed #38 among the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Coastal Carolina Community College
Orange County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Orange County Community College report
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile
Southwest Tennessee Community College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Southwest Tennessee Community College
Mott Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Mott Community College
Mineral Area College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Mineral Area College
Essex County College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Essex County College
Arapahoe Community College placed #45 among the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Arapahoe Community College
San Antonio College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Read more about San Antonio College
Midlands Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. More on Midlands Technical College
Northampton County Area Community College placed #48 among the best-value Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Northampton County Area Community College
Mercer County Community College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Mercer County Community College
University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Alaska Anchorage profile
Related Architectural Engineering Technology Value Rankings
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 95 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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