2026 Best Value Science Technologies Technicians Schools
Looking for the best-value Science Technologies Technicians programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 280 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 build 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 Science Technologies Technicians Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Cowley County Community College, our #1 best-value Science Technologies Technicians school in the United States. Based in Arkansas City, KS, Cowley County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,800, compared with $6,600 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,625 in student loans. Median earnings reach $37,723 ten years out. Set against $10,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Cowley County Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lee College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located 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. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $9,598. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,178. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Lee College
Oakland Community College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Science Technologies Technicians ranking in the United States. Based in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Oakland Community College Science Technologies Technicians students take on a median of $12,024 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,395 ten years after entry. Set against $12,024 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Oakland Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at College Of The Mainland earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Texas City, TX, College Of The Mainland is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,310, with out-of-state students paying around $4,140. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $10,500. College Of The Mainland alumni report median earnings of $39,639 a decade after entry. Set against $10,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on College Of The Mainland
Aiken Technical College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Science Technologies Technicians ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Graniteville, SC. Students from in state pay about $5,174 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,924 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,884 to complete their Science Technologies Technicians program here. Median earnings reach $39,225 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Aiken Technical College
Alvin Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Alvin Community College is a public school based in Alvin, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,906, compared with $4,402 for out-of-state students. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $7,801. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,762 ten years after entry. Set against $7,801 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Alvin Community College
Wharton County Junior College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Set in Wharton, TX, Wharton County Junior College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,192, while out-of-state students pay about $5,904. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $16,625. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,960 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,625 median debt. More on Wharton County Junior College
San Jacinto Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. Located 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. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $10,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,062. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt. Get the full San Jacinto Community College report
Del Mar College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Corpus Christi, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $3,500, while out-of-state students pay about $6,050. Graduates carry a median of $7,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,656 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Del Mar College profile
Kilgore College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Kilgore, TX, Kilgore College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,160, while out-of-state students pay about $5,256. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $17,208. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,975. That is a strong return on a $17,208 median debt. See the full Kilgore College profile
New River Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Beaver, WV, New River Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,156 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,646. New River Community And Technical College Science Technologies Technicians students take on a median of $8,187 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $29,073 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on New River Community And Technical College
Delta College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in University Center, MI, Delta College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,820, compared with $7,880 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,075 to complete their Science Technologies Technicians program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,781. That is a strong return on a $14,075 median debt. Read the full report on Delta College
Arizona State University Skysong offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school based in Scottsdale, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Arizona State University Skysong Science Technologies Technicians students take on a median of $28,312 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,668. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University Skysong admits about 67% of applicants. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report
Houston Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,040, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $21,740. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,254 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,740 median debt. Read the full report on Houston Community College
Middlesex Community College Bedford offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,098, with out-of-state students paying around $12,170. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $11,245. Middlesex Community College Bedford alumni report median earnings of $50,651 a decade after entry. Set against $11,245 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Middlesex Community College Bedford profile
Corning Community College placed #16 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Corning Community College is a public school based in Corning, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,534, while out-of-state students pay about $10,326. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $15,638. Corning Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,817 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,638 median debt. Get the full Corning Community College report
Lamar State College Orange ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. Located 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. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Science Technologies Technicians program here. Median earnings reach $36,587 ten years out. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Lamar State College Orange
Texas State Technical College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. This public school is set in Waco, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,212, with out-of-state students paying around $11,812. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $11,959. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,916 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,959 median debt. Read the full report on Texas State Technical College
Lamar Institute Of Technology placed #19 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. 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. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $15,500. Median earnings reach $38,991 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,500 median debt. More on Lamar Institute Of Technology
Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Truckee Meadows Community College is a public school based in Reno, NV. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,352, while out-of-state students pay about $12,018. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $10,062. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,573 ten years after entry. Set against $10,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Truckee Meadows Community College
Campbell University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. Located in Buies Creek, NC, Campbell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,600 in tuition and fees. The median Science Technologies Technicians program debt is $20,250. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,886. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. More on Campbell University
Community College Of Vermont placed #22 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Located in Montpelier, VT, Community College Of Vermont is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,920, compared with $13,640 for out-of-state students. Community College Of Vermont Science Technologies Technicians students take on a median of $16,300 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,234. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Community College Of Vermont
Northern Arizona University placed #23 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Located in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,918 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,384. That is a strong return on a $22,918 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. Get the full Northern Arizona University report
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a public school based in South Charleston, WV. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,800, compared with $12,428 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,958 to complete their Science Technologies Technicians program here. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $36,432 a decade after entry. Set against $11,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Bridgevalley Community And Technical College
Northwestern University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Northwestern University Science Technologies Technicians students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $89,363. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwestern University admits about 8% of applicants. See the full Northwestern University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Science Technologies Technicians Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
University Of Arizona offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Graduates carry a median of $24,875 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,979 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,875 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Arizona profile
Ashland Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Located in Ashland, KY, Ashland Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $10,867. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,504. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Ashland Community And Technical College
Fortis Institute Wayne placed #28 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Fortis Institute Wayne is a private for-profit school based in Wayne, NJ. Typical Science Technologies Technicians student debt is $13,973. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,920. Set against $13,973 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Fortis Institute Wayne profile
Beal College
Beal College placed #29 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Get the full Beal College report
Community College Of Denver ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. Get the full Community College Of Denver report
Lamar State College Port Arthur ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. Read the full report on Lamar State College Port Arthur
New Mexico State University Carlsbad placed #32 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Carlsbad
University Of Alaska Fairbanks placed #33 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks report
College Of Central Florida ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. Read the full report on College Of Central Florida
Morgan Community College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Morgan Community College
Weber State University placed #36 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Read the full report on Weber State University
Arkansas Tech University placed #37 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Read more about Arkansas Tech University
Columbia Basin College placed #38 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. More on Columbia Basin College
County College Of Morris came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. See the full County College Of Morris profile
Cape Fear Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. More on Cape Fear Community College
Ogeechee Technical College placed #41 among the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools in the United States. Read more about Ogeechee Technical College
University Of South Alabama ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. Get the full University Of South Alabama report
Northern New Mexico College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on Northern New Mexico College
Henry Ford Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Henry Ford Community College
Delaware State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science Technologies Technicians schools. Read more about Delaware State University
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Sinclair Community College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Sinclair Community College report
Austin Community College District came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Austin Community College District
College Of The Redwoods came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on College Of The Redwoods
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read more about San Joaquin Delta College
Best Value Science Technologies Technicians Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 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).
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