2026 Best Science Technologies Technicians Schools
Looking for the best Science Technologies Technicians programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 280 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science Technologies Technicians Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Cowley County Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Arkansas City, KS, Cowley County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800, compared with $6,600 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,625 in student loans. Read more about Cowley County Community College
You'll be in good company at Arizona State University Skysong, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, compared with $13,925 for out-of-state students. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $28,312. More on Arizona State University Skysong
A rank of #3 makes Campbell University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Buies Creek, NC. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,600. Graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. See the full Campbell University profile
You'll be in good company at Northwestern University, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Get the full Northwestern University report
Aiken Technical College came in at #5 on this year's Science Technologies Technicians ranking in the United States. Located in Graniteville, SC, Aiken Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,174, while out-of-state students pay about $7,924. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $17,884. See the full Aiken Technical College profile
Lee College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. Lee College is a public school based in Baytown, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,520, compared with $5,045 for out-of-state students. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $9,598. More on Lee College
Oakland Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. Located in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,120 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $12,024. See the full Oakland Community College profile
New River Community And Technical College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Based in Beaver, WV, New River Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,156, compared with $9,646 for out-of-state students. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $8,187. More on New River Community And Technical College
Middlesex Community College Bedford came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,098, with out-of-state students paying around $12,170. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $11,245. More on Middlesex Community College Bedford
Del Mar College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set 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. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $7,000. Read more about Del Mar College
Fortis Institute Wayne placed #11 among Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Fortis Institute Wayne is a private for-profit school based in Wayne, NJ. Graduates carry a median of $13,973 in student loans. Read more about Fortis Institute Wayne
Delta College placed #12 among Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Delta College is a public school based in University Center, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,880. Students borrow a median of $14,075 to complete their Science Technologies Technicians program here. Get the full Delta College report
Lamar State College Orange placed #13 among Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Based in Orange, TX, Lamar State College Orange is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,832, compared with $13,824 for out-of-state students. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $12,000. See the full Lamar State College Orange profile
University Of Arizona landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $24,875. More on University Of Arizona
San Jacinto Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. San Jacinto Community College is a public school based in Pasadena, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,490, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $10,000. Read more about San Jacinto Community College
College Of The Mainland landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Based in Texas City, TX, College Of The Mainland is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,310, while out-of-state students pay about $4,140. Graduates carry a median of $10,500 in student loans. See the full College Of The Mainland profile
Wharton County Junior College placed #17 among Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Located in Wharton, TX, Wharton County Junior College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,192, with out-of-state students paying around $5,904. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $16,625. Read more about Wharton County Junior College
Kilgore College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Kilgore College is a public school based in Kilgore, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,160, with out-of-state students paying around $5,256. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $17,208. See the full Kilgore College profile
Texas State Technical College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Located in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,212, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Students borrow a median of $11,959 to complete their Science Technologies Technicians program here. Get the full Texas State Technical College report
Corning Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in Corning, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,534, while out-of-state students pay about $10,326. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $15,638. Read more about Corning Community College
Alvin Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. This public school is set in Alvin, TX. Students from in state pay about $1,906 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,402 for out-of-state students. Alvin Community College Science Technologies Technicians students take on a median of $7,801 in debt. See the full Alvin Community College profile
Lamar Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Beaumont, TX, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,844, while out-of-state students pay about $12,924. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $15,500. See the full Lamar Institute Of Technology profile
Northern Arizona University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Flagstaff, AZ. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,918 to complete their Science Technologies Technicians program here. See the full Northern Arizona University profile
Community College Of Vermont landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Community College Of Vermont is a public school based in Montpelier, VT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,920, with out-of-state students paying around $13,640. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $16,300. More on Community College Of Vermont
Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in Reno, NV, Truckee Meadows Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,352, compared with $12,018 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,062 in student loans. Get the full Truckee Meadows Community College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science Technologies Technicians Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Houston Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. Houston Community College is a public school based in Houston, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,040, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Houston Community College Science Technologies Technicians students take on a median of $21,740 in debt. See the full Houston Community College profile
Ashland Community And Technical College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ashland, KY. In-state tuition and fees average $4,728, while out-of-state students pay about $6,432. Students borrow a median of $10,867 to complete their Science Technologies Technicians program here. Get the full Ashland Community And Technical College report
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. This public school is set in South Charleston, WV. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,800, with out-of-state students paying around $12,428. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $11,958. More on Bridgevalley Community And Technical College
Butler Community College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. See the full Butler Community College profile
Bluegrass Community And Technical College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full Bluegrass Community And Technical College profile
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins
Cape Fear Community College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Cape Fear Community College
State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota placed #34 among Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. More on State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota
Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. Read more about Saint Louis University Main Campus
Thiel College
Thiel College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Get the full Thiel College report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #37 among Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
Central Piedmont Community College did well this year, earning the #38 position. More on Central Piedmont Community College
Bucks County Community College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bucks County Community College
University Of St Thomas Texas landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of St Thomas Texas
Kean University
Kean University placed #41 among Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Get the full Kean University report
Palm Beach State College did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Palm Beach State College profile
Trinidad State Junior College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. More on Trinidad State Junior College
Roane State Community College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. See the full Roane State Community College profile
Beal College
Beal College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. See the full Beal College profile
Laney College
Laney College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Science Technologies Technicians schools. Get the full Laney College report
Bates Technical College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bates Technical College
South Arkansas Community College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read more about South Arkansas Community College
West Georgia Technical College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read more about West Georgia Technical College
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Best Science Technologies Technicians Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Science Technologies Technicians Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Science Technologies Technicians Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Science Technologies Technicians Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Science Technologies Technicians Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Science Technologies Technicians Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Science Technologies Technicians Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Science Technologies Technicians Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 280 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).