2026 Best Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Quality Control Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 169 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best Quality Control Technology school in the United States. Based in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,224. Graduates carry a median of $20,517 in student loans. See the full Columbia Southern University profile
The strong Quality Control Technology programs at Waldorf College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Forest City, IA, Waldorf College is a private for-profit institution. Waldorf College posts a six-year graduation rate of 24%. Students from in state pay about $25,978 in tuition and fees. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $23,973. Read more about Waldorf College
The strong Quality Control Technology programs at Central Washington University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Ellensburg, WA. Central Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,417, while out-of-state students pay about $27,526. Students borrow a median of $25,833 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Read the full report on Central Washington University
University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #4 on this year's Quality Control Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. University Of Alaska Anchorage posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Students borrow a median of $21,787 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage
A rank of #5 makes Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Slippery Rock, PA, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates 66% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,568, with out-of-state students paying around $14,676. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania report
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Whitewater, WI, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,616, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,384 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Eastern Kentucky University placed #7 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Based in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Eastern Kentucky University graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,320, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $34,786. More on Eastern Kentucky University
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public school based in Indiana, PA. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,380, while out-of-state students pay about $16,297. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $26,288 in debt. See the full Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus profile
Murray State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Quality Control Technology schools. Based in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public institution. Murray State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full Murray State University report
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Quality Control Technology schools. Based in Millersville, PA, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates 58% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, while out-of-state students pay about $22,952. Students borrow a median of $25,375 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Read the full report on Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
Indiana State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Terre Haute, IN, Indiana State University is a public institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Indiana State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $25,582 in debt. Read more about Indiana State University
University Of Central Missouri placed #12 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. University Of Central Missouri is a public school based in Warrensburg, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $27,000. More on University Of Central Missouri
Grand Valley State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Grand Valley State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $29,000. See the full Grand Valley State University profile
Jacksonville State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Jacksonville State University is a public school based in Jacksonville, AL. About 55% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,894, with out-of-state students paying around $23,334. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $23,709. More on Jacksonville State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Durant, OK, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Southeastern Oklahoma State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 32%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Graduates carry a median of $23,779 in student loans. Read the full report on Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Pittsburg State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Pittsburg, KS. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Pittsburg State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $22,669 in debt. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
Marshall University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Huntington, WV. Marshall University graduates 51% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,162, with out-of-state students paying around $20,342. Marshall University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $26,750 in debt. Read the full report on Marshall University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide posts a six-year graduation rate of 23%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,097. Graduates carry a median of $20,787 in student loans. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Keene State College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Keene, NH, Keene State College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Keene State College Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Read more about Keene State College
California State University Dominguez Hills came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Located in Carson, CA, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,454, compared with $20,054 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,886 in student loans. See the full California State University Dominguez Hills profile
Northeastern State University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Set in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Northeastern State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 35%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,810, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Northeastern State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $21,189 in debt. Get the full Northeastern State University report
University Of Houston Downtown placed #22 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Houston, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,582, with out-of-state students paying around $17,434. Graduates carry a median of $37,784 in student loans. See the full University Of Houston Downtown profile
Fairmont State University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Fairmont, WV, Fairmont State University is a public institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,708 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,924. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $26,307. See the full Fairmont State University profile
Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Hammond, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Students from in state pay about $8,373 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,851. Southeastern Louisiana University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $23,455 in debt. Read more about Southeastern Louisiana University
California State University Northridge came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full California State University Northridge profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
College Of Central Florida did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on College Of Central Florida
Collin County Community College District ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Quality Control Technology schools. Get the full Collin County Community College District report
Niagara County Community College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Niagara County Community College
Nicholls State University placed #29 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Nicholls State University report
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read more about Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Ferris State University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Quality Control Technology schools. More on Ferris State University
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Quality Control Technology schools. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Lee College
Lee College placed #34 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on Lee College
Anne Arundel Community College placed #35 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. See the full Anne Arundel Community College profile
Napa Valley College placed #36 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Napa Valley College
Portland Community College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Portland Community College
Las Positas College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full Las Positas College report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Illinois State University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. See the full Illinois State University profile
New York Institute Of Technology placed #41 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Get the full New York Institute Of Technology report
San Jacinto Community College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on San Jacinto Community College
Barton County Community College placed #43 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Barton County Community College
Lake Superior College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Quality Control Technology schools. Read the full report on Lake Superior College
Kilgore College
Kilgore College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Kilgore College
University Of Arizona did well this year, earning the #46 position. See the full University Of Arizona profile
San Jose State University placed #47 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read more about San Jose State University
Illinois Central College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Illinois Central College
West Virginia University placed #49 among Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read more about West Virginia University
Honolulu Community College did well this year, earning the #50 position. More on Honolulu Community College
Related Quality Control Technology Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Quality Control Technology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Quality Control Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Quality Control Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Quality Control Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Quality Control Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Quality Control Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Quality Control Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 169 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).