2026 Best Value Quality Control Technology Schools
Looking for the best-value Quality Control Technology programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 169 institutions 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 Quality Control Technology Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is Southeast Community College Area, our #1 best-value Quality Control Technology school in the United States. Based in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans. Median earnings reach $43,405 ten years out. Set against $14,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
A rank of #2 makes Columbia Southern University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $6,224 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,517 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,534 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,517 median debt. Get the full Columbia Southern University report
Lee College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Quality Control Technology ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Baytown, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,520, with out-of-state students paying around $5,045. Graduates carry a median of $10,941 in student loans. Median earnings reach $42,178 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Lee College
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Quality Control Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,684. Set against $13,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
A rank of #5 makes Hennepin Technical College one of the best values in the United States. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,940. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $17,887. Hennepin Technical College alumni report median earnings of $49,460 a decade after entry. Set against $17,887 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Hennepin Technical College report
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Located in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $16,595. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,894. Set against $16,595 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Waukesha County Technical College profile
Anoka Technical College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Anoka, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,267. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $18,408. Median earnings reach $47,746 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $18,408 median debt. Read more about Anoka Technical College
Chippewa Valley Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,844, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $14,234. Median earnings reach $46,297 ten years out. Set against $14,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Illinois State University placed #9 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Based in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,410, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. Illinois State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $21,896 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,117. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. More on Illinois State University
Central Community College placed #10 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Central Community College is a public school based in Grand Island, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Students borrow a median of $10,277 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,429. Set against $10,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Central Community College
San Jacinto Community College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. San Jacinto Community College is a public school based in Pasadena, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,490, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,062. Set against $11,376 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full San Jacinto Community College profile
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. This public school is set in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,553. Set against $14,997 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Slippery Rock, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,568, while out-of-state students pay about $14,676. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,032 ten years after entry. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania admits about 72% of applicants. Get the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania report
San Juan College placed #14 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Located in Farmington, NM, San Juan College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,910, while out-of-state students pay about $5,393. Students borrow a median of $16,150 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,513 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on San Juan College
Ivy Tech Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $11,889. Ivy Tech Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,186 a decade after entry. Set against $11,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Del Mar College landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Corpus Christi, TX, Del Mar College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,500, compared with $6,050 for out-of-state students. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $5,920. Del Mar College alumni report median earnings of $38,656 a decade after entry. Set against $5,920 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Del Mar College profile
Ferris State University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Big Rapids, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,735. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants. Read the full report on Ferris State University
Kennesaw State University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. Kennesaw State University alumni report median earnings of $57,552 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,004 median debt. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Kennesaw State University report
Los Angeles Trade Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,238 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,572. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $14,833. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,233. That is a strong return on a $14,833 median debt. Read more about Los Angeles Trade Technical College
University Of Wisconsin Stout placed #20 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Based in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,701, compared with $19,265 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,821 in student loans. University Of Wisconsin Stout alumni report median earnings of $58,084 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stout profile
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. This public school is set in Whitewater, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,616, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $24,384 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,356. That is a strong return on a $24,384 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater has an acceptance rate of 86%. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Whitewater report
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Daytona Beach, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,097. Students borrow a median of $20,787 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $84,131. Set against $20,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide has an acceptance rate of 58%. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Stark State College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Stark State College is a public school based in North Canton, OH. Students from in state pay about $4,790 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $17,349. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Stark State College report
Waldorf College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. This private for-profit school is set in Forest City, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,978. Graduates carry a median of $23,973 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,165. That is a strong return on a $23,973 median debt. Waldorf College has an acceptance rate of 77%. Read the full report on Waldorf College
Lamar Institute Of Technology placed #25 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Set in Beaumont, TX, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,844, with out-of-state students paying around $12,924. Lamar Institute Of Technology Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $14,278 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,991. That is a strong return on a $14,278 median debt. Read the full report on Lamar Institute Of Technology
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Quality Control Technology Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Macomb Community College placed #26 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Located in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Macomb Community College Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $9,862 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,596. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Macomb Community College
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Eastern Kentucky University is a public school based in Richmond, KY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $34,786. Eastern Kentucky University alumni report median earnings of $45,795 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Eastern Kentucky University report
Kilgore College offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Kilgore, TX, Kilgore College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,160, with out-of-state students paying around $5,256. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,975. That is a strong return on a $16,734 median debt. More on Kilgore College
Central Washington University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Set in Ellensburg, WA, Central Washington University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,417, with out-of-state students paying around $27,526. Graduates carry a median of $25,833 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,580 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,833 median debt. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Central Washington University
Tarleton State University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Set in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,302, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $23,222. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,040. Set against $23,222 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Tarleton State University report
Murray State University placed #31 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Set in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Murray State University alumni report median earnings of $44,737 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Murray State University report
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Indiana, PA, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,019. That is a strong return on a $26,288 median debt. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 91%. Read the full report on Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus
Tarrant County College District placed #33 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,863 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $15,148. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,727. That is a strong return on a $15,148 median debt. Read the full report on Tarrant County College District
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Based in Durant, OK, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,200, compared with $16,410 for out-of-state students. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $23,779 in debt. Median earnings reach $45,079 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read more about Southeastern Oklahoma State University
University Of Alaska Anchorage offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public school based in Anchorage, AK. Students from in state pay about $7,738 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,322 for out-of-state students. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $21,787. University Of Alaska Anchorage alumni report median earnings of $51,871 a decade after entry. Set against $21,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full University Of Alaska Anchorage report
Indiana State University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Indiana State University is a public school based in Terre Haute, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, with out-of-state students paying around $22,322. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $25,582. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,387 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana State University has an acceptance rate of 81%. More on Indiana State University
University Of Central Missouri came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Based in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. University Of Central Missouri Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. University Of Central Missouri alumni report median earnings of $49,560 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Missouri has an acceptance rate of 64%. Read the full report on University Of Central Missouri
Lorain County Community College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Based in Elyria, OH, Lorain County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,265, with out-of-state students paying around $8,860. Students borrow a median of $17,611 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,837. That is a strong return on a $17,611 median debt. Read more about Lorain County Community College
Grand Valley State University came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Set in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Grand Valley State University alumni report median earnings of $56,118 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. Grand Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 83%. Get the full Grand Valley State University report
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Set in Millersville, PA, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,246. That is a strong return on a $25,375 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
Jacksonville State University placed #41 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Based in Jacksonville, AL, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,894, while out-of-state students pay about $23,334. Jacksonville State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $23,709 in debt. Jacksonville State University alumni report median earnings of $45,235 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Jacksonville State University
Iowa State University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Iowa State University is a public school based in Ames, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $23,495. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,386. Set against $23,495 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. More on Iowa State University
Pittsburg State University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Pittsburg State University is a public school based in Pittsburg, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,579. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pittsburg State University admits about 89% of applicants. Read the full report on Pittsburg State University
Western Kentucky University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Bowling Green, KY, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $24,499. Western Kentucky University alumni report median earnings of $43,889 a decade after entry. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. More on Western Kentucky University
East Carolina University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. East Carolina University is a public school based in Greenville, NC. Students from in state pay about $7,361 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. East Carolina University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $24,747 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,146 ten years out. Set against $24,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 89%. See the full East Carolina University profile
Marshall University placed #46 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Set in Huntington, WV, Marshall University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,162, while out-of-state students pay about $20,342. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,354. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marshall University admits about 96% of applicants. Read the full report on Marshall University
Tri County Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Set in Pendleton, SC, Tri County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,448 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,007. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $15,787. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,101 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Tri County Technical College
Northeastern State University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Based in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,810, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Graduates carry a median of $21,189 in student loans. Northeastern State University alumni report median earnings of $45,379 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,189 median debt. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. More on Northeastern State University
California State University Dominguez Hills ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Based in Carson, CA, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,454, with out-of-state students paying around $20,054. Students borrow a median of $15,886 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Median earnings reach $57,162 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,886 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. Get the full California State University Dominguez Hills report
Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Tulsa, OK, Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,940. Students borrow a median of $15,916 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,944. Set against $15,916 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology report
Best Value Quality Control Technology Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 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).
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