2026 Best Value Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Quality Control Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 169 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Columbia Southern University this year in the United States. Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school based in Orange Beach, AL. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,224. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $20,517. Columbia Southern University alumni report median earnings of $63,534 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Columbia Southern University
You'll get strong value at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #2 this year. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Slippery Rock, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,568, with out-of-state students paying around $14,676. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,032. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Whitewater one of the best values in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public school based in Whitewater, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. Students borrow a median of $24,384 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,356. Set against $24,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Whitewater report
A rank of #4 makes Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide one of the best values in the United States. Set in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,097. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $20,787. Median earnings reach $84,131 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
You'll get strong value at Waldorf College, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Forest City, IA, Waldorf College is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,978. Students borrow a median of $23,973 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Waldorf College alumni report median earnings of $51,165 a decade after entry. Set against $23,973 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Waldorf College has an acceptance rate of 77%. See the full Waldorf College profile
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Based in Indiana, PA, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,380, while out-of-state students pay about $16,297. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $26,288. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,019. Set against $26,288 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus profile
Murray State University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Set in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Murray State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $44,737 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants. Get the full Murray State University report
University Of Central Missouri placed #8 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Warrensburg, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,560. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 64%. More on University Of Central Missouri
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Richmond, KY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,320, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Eastern Kentucky University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $34,786 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,795 ten years after entry. Set against $34,786 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Eastern Kentucky University profile
Central Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Ellensburg, WA, Central Washington University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,417, with out-of-state students paying around $27,526. Central Washington University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $25,833 in debt. Central Washington University alumni report median earnings of $61,580 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,833 median debt. Central Washington University has an acceptance rate of 91%. Read the full report on Central Washington University
University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Based in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $21,787. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,871. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about University Of Alaska Anchorage
Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Durant, OK, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $23,779. Southeastern Oklahoma State University alumni report median earnings of $45,079 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southeastern Oklahoma State University admits about 76% of applicants. Read more about Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Indiana State University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Located in Terre Haute, IN, Indiana State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $25,582. Indiana State University alumni report median earnings of $48,387 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,582 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. See the full Indiana State University profile
Grand Valley State University came in at #14 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, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,118. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%. See the full Grand Valley State University profile
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania placed #15 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Set in Millersville, PA, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, while out-of-state students pay about $22,952. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $25,375. Median earnings reach $55,246 ten years out. Set against $25,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Millersville University Of Pennsylvania report
Jacksonville State University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Jacksonville, AL, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,894, with out-of-state students paying around $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. That is a strong return on a $23,709 median debt. Jacksonville State University has an acceptance rate of 78%. Read more about Jacksonville State University
Pittsburg State University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Pittsburg State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $22,669 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,579. Set against $22,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pittsburg State University admits about 89% of applicants. Get the full Pittsburg State University report
Marshall University placed #18 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Based in Huntington, WV, Marshall University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,162 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,342 for out-of-state students. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $26,750. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,354. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Marshall University
Northeastern State University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,810, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Graduates carry a median of $21,189 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,379. That is a strong return on a $21,189 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Northeastern State University
California State University Dominguez Hills offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Located 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. California State University Dominguez Hills Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $15,886 in debt. California State University Dominguez Hills alumni report median earnings of $57,162 a decade after entry. Set against $15,886 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on California State University Dominguez Hills
University Of Houston Downtown ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. University Of Houston Downtown is a public school based in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $7,582, compared with $17,434 for out-of-state students. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $37,784. University Of Houston Downtown alumni report median earnings of $53,551 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $37,784 median debt. University Of Houston Downtown admits about 90% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Houston Downtown
Keene State College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Keene, NH, Keene State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Keene State College alumni report median earnings of $54,368 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants. Read the full report on Keene State College
Fairmont State University placed #23 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Set in Fairmont, WV, Fairmont State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,708, while out-of-state students pay about $18,924. Fairmont State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $26,307 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,857. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Fairmont State University admits about 99% of applicants. Read the full report on Fairmont State University
Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Hammond, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,851. Graduates carry a median of $23,455 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,482 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southeastern Louisiana University has an acceptance rate of 99%. Read the full report on Southeastern Louisiana University
Bakersfield College placed #25 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on Bakersfield College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
De Anza College
De Anza College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. More on De Anza College
Uintah Basin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Uintah Basin Technical College profile
University At Buffalo ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Get the full University At Buffalo report
Western Kentucky University placed #29 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on Western Kentucky University
Solano Community College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Solano Community College
College Of Southern Nevada placed #31 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read more about College Of Southern Nevada
Del Mar College
Del Mar College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Del Mar College
Great Bay Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Great Bay Community College report
Napa Valley College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Napa Valley College profile
Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus
Honolulu Community College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Honolulu Community College
Universidad Ana G Mendez landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Universidad Ana G Mendez
Hennepin Technical College landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Hennepin Technical College
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Carl Albert State College placed #40 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on Carl Albert State College
Macomb Community College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Macomb Community College
Southern University At Shreveport came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Southern University At Shreveport
College Of Central Florida placed #43 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. See the full College Of Central Florida profile
San Diego State University placed #44 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on San Diego State University
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read more about State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Tulsa Community College placed #48 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Tulsa Community College
Lake Superior College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Lake Superior College
Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. More on Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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