2023 Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Architectural Engineering Technology School for You
Architectural Engineering Technology is the #242 most popular major in the country with 1,290 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for AE tech students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Architectural Engineering
Our analysis found Southeast Technical College to be the best value school for architectural engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Tech are $7,650 per year.
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The excellent programs at North Dakota State College of Science helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best architectural engineering technology schools in the Plains States Region . North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the town of Wahpeton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Dakota State College of Science are $6,606 per year.
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Out of the 3 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ranken Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ranken Technical College are $16,164 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ranken Technical College also did well on our Best Architectural Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Request InformationBest Architectural Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best architectural engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 24 |
| North Dakota | 7 |
| South Dakota | 14 |
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Majors Related to AE Tech
Architectural Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to AE Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,906 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,593 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,964 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 8,690 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,592 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 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 the rest 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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