2026 Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 81 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Other Science Technology Technicians Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Oakland Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians programs schools in the United States. Oakland Community College is a public school based in Auburn Hills, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Graduates carry a median of $12,024 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,395. That is a strong return on a $12,024 median debt. More on Oakland Community College
New River Community And Technical College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Other Science Technology Technicians ranking in the United States. Set in Beaver, WV, New River Community And Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,156, with out-of-state students paying around $9,646. The median Other Science Technology Technicians program debt is $8,187. New River Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $29,073 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full New River Community And Technical College report
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #3 on this year's best-value Other Science Technology Technicians ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Scottsdale, AZ. Students from in state pay about $11,627 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Arizona State University Skysong Other Science Technology Technicians students take on a median of $28,312 in debt. Arizona State University Skysong alumni report median earnings of $62,668 a decade after entry. Set against $28,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. More on Arizona State University Skysong
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Truckee Meadows Community College earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Reno, NV. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,352, with out-of-state students paying around $12,018. The median Other Science Technology Technicians program debt is $10,062. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,573. Set against $10,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Truckee Meadows Community College
A rank of #5 makes Campbell University one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Buies Creek, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $41,600. Typical Other Science Technology Technicians student debt is $20,250. Median earnings reach $54,886 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,250 median debt. Campbell University admits about 87% of applicants. Read the full report on Campbell University
Community College Of Vermont offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Montpelier, VT, Community College Of Vermont is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,920, with out-of-state students paying around $13,640. Typical Other Science Technology Technicians student debt is $16,300. Median earnings reach $36,234 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Community College Of Vermont
Northern Arizona University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Typical Other Science Technology Technicians student debt is $22,918. Northern Arizona University alumni report median earnings of $54,384 a decade after entry. Set against $22,918 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $89,363. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Northwestern University report
University Of Arizona placed #9 among the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools in the United States. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. University Of Arizona Other Science Technology Technicians students take on a median of $24,875 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,979. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona has an acceptance rate of 86%. More on University Of Arizona
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Set in South Charleston, WV, Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,800, while out-of-state students pay about $12,428. Graduates carry a median of $11,958 in student loans. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $36,432 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Bridgevalley Community And Technical College
University Of Alaska Fairbanks placed #11 among the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools in the United States. See the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks profile
Morgan Community College placed #12 among the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools in the United States. More on Morgan Community College
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Southern Crescent Technical College report
Athens Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Athens Technical College profile
University Of Nevada Las Vegas offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas report
Delaware County Community College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Delaware County Community College
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
University Of Cincinnati Clermont College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Clermont College report
Wor Wic Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. Read more about Wor Wic Community College
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. Read more about Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
University Of Alaska Anchorage placed #21 among the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools in the United States. More on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. More on Gwinnett Technical College
Community College Of Aurora ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. Read the full report on Community College Of Aurora
East Los Angeles College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about East Los Angeles College
Reading Area Community College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Reading Area Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Science Technology Technicians Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Lamar Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. Read more about Lamar Community College
Western Nevada College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Western Nevada College
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins
Lanier Technical College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. See the full Lanier Technical College profile
Niagara County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. See the full Niagara County Community College profile
The University Of Montana placed #32 among the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools in the United States. Get the full The University Of Montana report
Bucks County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Bucks County Community College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. Read the full report on Georgia Piedmont Technical College
North Georgia Technical College placed #35 among the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools in the United States. Read more about North Georgia Technical College
College Of The Redwoods landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full College Of The Redwoods report
Potomac State College Of West Virginia University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Potomac State College Of West Virginia University profile
Community College Of Denver ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. Get the full Community College Of Denver report
Augusta Technical College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Augusta Technical College
Front Range Community College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Front Range Community College report
Oconee Fall Line Technical College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Frederick Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Frederick Community College
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
University Of Wisconsin Stout landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stout
West Virginia Northern Community College placed #45 among the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools in the United States. Get the full West Virginia Northern Community College report
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Chattahoochee Technical College
San Joaquin Delta College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. See the full San Joaquin Delta College profile
Rose State College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Rose State College report
West Georgia Technical College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Science Technology Technicians schools. More on West Georgia Technical College
Stone Child College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Stone Child College profile
Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Science Technology Technicians Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 81 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).