2026 Best Value Engineering Technologies Schools
Looking for the best-value Engineering Technologies programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1569 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 analyzed 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 Engineering Technologies Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is Northwest Louisiana Technical College, our #1 best-value Engineering Technologies school in the United States. Set in Minden, LA, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,109. Graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $32,503 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #2 on this year's best-value Engineering Technologies ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rexburg, ID. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Brigham Young University Idaho Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $15,937 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,406 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,937 median debt. Brigham Young University Idaho has an acceptance rate of 96%. See the full Brigham Young University Idaho profile
Out of the 1569 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Columbia Southern University landed the #3 spot. Set in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,224. Graduates carry a median of $20,517 in student loans. Columbia Southern University alumni report median earnings of $63,534 a decade after entry. Set against $20,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Columbia Southern University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sowela Technical Community College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Lake Charles, LA, Sowela Technical Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,305 in tuition and fees. Sowela Technical Community College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $7,850 in debt. Sowela Technical Community College alumni report median earnings of $32,303 a decade after entry. Set against $7,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Sowela Technical Community College
Panola College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Engineering Technologies ranking in the United States. Panola College is a public school based in Carthage, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,352 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,072. Read the full report on Panola College
Baton Rouge Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Technologies schools. Baton Rouge Community College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. Students from in state pay about $4,321 in tuition and fees. Baton Rouge Community College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $16,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $34,581 ten years out. Set against $16,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Baton Rouge Community College
Southeast Community College Area landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,335 in student loans. Southeast Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $43,405 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,335 median debt. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
Lee College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in Baytown, TX, Lee College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,520, while out-of-state students pay about $5,045. Students borrow a median of $10,941 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,178. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Lee College
Bellingham Technical College placed #9 among the best-value Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Bellingham, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,431, with out-of-state students paying around $5,809. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,748. See the full Bellingham Technical College profile
Bismarck State College placed #10 among the best-value Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $7,331. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $12,485. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,277 ten years after entry. Set against $12,485 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Bismarck State College
Tyler Junior College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Tyler Junior College is a public school based in Tyler, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,536. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $14,869. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,140. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Tyler Junior College
L E Fletcher Technical Community College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Based in Schriever, LA, L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,219. L E Fletcher Technical Community College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $5,396 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $32,189 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full L E Fletcher Technical Community College report
Northeast Community College placed #13 among the best-value Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Northeast Community College alumni report median earnings of $42,634 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Northeast Community College
Ridgewater College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,121. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $17,196. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,827. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Ridgewater College profile
Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Sioux City, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,186, compared with $5,330 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $11,886. Median earnings reach $40,473 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Western Iowa Tech Community College
Alpena Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Alpena, MI, Alpena Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,840 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $10,000. Alpena Community College alumni report median earnings of $36,442 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Alpena Community College
Grantham University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in LIttle Rock, AR, Grantham University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,520. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $27,462. Median earnings reach $63,496 ten years out. Set against $27,462 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Grantham University
Alexandria Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,236 in tuition and fees. Alexandria Technical And Community College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,393 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Read the full report on Alexandria Technical And Community College
Victoria College placed #19 among the best-value Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Victoria, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,976, compared with $5,328 for out-of-state students. Victoria College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $10,910 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,382. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Victoria College profile
Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Lake Area Technical Institute is a public school based in Watertown, SD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,718. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $13,103. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,473 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,103 median debt. More on Lake Area Technical Institute
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Set in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $13,850. Waukesha County Technical College alumni report median earnings of $46,894 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Rome, GA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,300 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $8,492. Median earnings reach $35,759 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $8,492 median debt. Get the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College report
San Jacinto Community College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Pasadena, TX, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,490, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. San Jacinto Community College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $14,476 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,062. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on San Jacinto Community College
Amarillo College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Amarillo, TX, Amarillo College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,136, compared with $4,704 for out-of-state students. Amarillo College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $15,599 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,302 ten years after entry. Set against $15,599 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Amarillo College profile
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Technologies schools. Located in Fennimore, WI, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Graduates carry a median of $12,112 in student loans. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumni report median earnings of $43,470 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Southwest Wisconsin Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Engineering Technologies Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
South Louisiana Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Technologies schools. Located in Lafayette, LA, South Louisiana Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,210. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,432 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full South Louisiana Community College report
Hennepin Technical College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Hennepin Technical College is a public school based in Brooklyn Park, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,940. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $18,038. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,460. That is a strong return on a $18,038 median debt. More on Hennepin Technical College
St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public school based in Saint Cloud, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $13,949. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,874. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full St Cloud Technical And Community College report
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $14,750. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,297 ten years after entry. Set against $14,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
South Central College placed #30 among the best-value Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Located in North Mankato, MN, South Central College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,146. Graduates carry a median of $8,546 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,068 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $8,546 median debt. Get the full South Central College report
Anoka Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Set in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,267. Anoka Technical College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $16,187 in debt. Median earnings reach $47,746 ten years out. Set against $16,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Anoka Technical College report
Western Technical College La Cross came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Located in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,078. Western Technical College La Cross Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $11,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,303. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Western Technical College La Cross
Madison Area Technical College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Madison, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $16,812. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,413 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Madison Area Technical College
Indian Hills Community College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Located in Ottumwa, IA, Indian Hills Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,120 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,669 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,507. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Indian Hills Community College
Pearl River Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Poplarville, MS, Pearl River Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,700 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,100. Students borrow a median of $10,885 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Pearl River Community College alumni report median earnings of $33,019 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,885 median debt. Read more about Pearl River Community College
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Technologies schools. 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. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $13,319. Median earnings reach $45,684 ten years out. Set against $13,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College
Spokane Community College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Located in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $16,486. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,984. That is a strong return on a $16,486 median debt. Get the full Spokane Community College report
Bemidji State University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Technologies schools. This public school is set in Bemidji, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $10,237. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $30,982. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,755. That is a strong return on a $30,982 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%. Read more about Bemidji State University
Southeast Technical Institute landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Southeast Technical Institute is a public school based in Sioux Falls, SD. Students from in state pay about $7,650 in tuition and fees. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $18,442. Median earnings reach $46,709 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $18,442 median debt. See the full Southeast Technical Institute profile
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $14,188. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,553 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,188 median debt. Get the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College report
North Dakota State College Of Science came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Set in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,974 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $16,268. Median earnings reach $50,513 ten years out. Set against $16,268 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full North Dakota State College Of Science report
Piedmont Technical College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Based in Greenwood, SC, Piedmont Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,775 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,923. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,768. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Piedmont Technical College
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus is a private not-for-profit school based in Angola, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,176. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $27,000. Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus alumni report median earnings of $57,165 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus has an acceptance rate of 40%. Read more about Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Technologies schools. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Graduates carry a median of $12,924 in student loans. Median earnings reach $40,137 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Dakota County Technical College placed #45 among the best-value Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,679 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,474 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,938. That is a strong return on a $13,474 median debt. See the full Dakota County Technical College profile
Mitchell Technical Institute ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Technologies schools. Located in Mitchell, SD, Mitchell Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,524 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,067 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,743. Set against $13,067 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Mitchell Technical Institute
Kirkwood Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Kirkwood Community College is a public school based in Cedar Rapids, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Kirkwood Community College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $15,983 in debt. Kirkwood Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,016 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Kirkwood Community College
Navarro College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Engineering Technologies schools. Located in Corsicana, TX, Navarro College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,008 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,578. Navarro College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $13,781 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,716 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Navarro College
Florence Darlington Technical College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Florence Darlington Technical College is a public school based in Florence, SC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,636, while out-of-state students pay about $6,772. Florence Darlington Technical College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $7,230 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $32,748 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Florence Darlington Technical College report
Danville Community College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Danville, VA, Danville Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,992, while out-of-state students pay about $11,430. Graduates carry a median of $7,999 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $31,664. That is a strong return on a $7,999 median debt. More on Danville Community College
Best Value Engineering Technologies Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Engineering Technologies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Engineering Technologies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Engineering Technologies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Engineering Technologies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Engineering Technologies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Engineering Technologies Doctoral Degree Schools
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 1569 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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