2026 Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Schools
Looking for the best-value Transportation Materials Handling programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 556 schools 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.
To help you make your decision, 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 Transportation Materials Handling Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Johnson County Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling programs schools in the United States. Located in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $5,688. Students borrow a median of $5,775 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,387 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Johnson County Community College report
Central Lakes College Brainerd came in at #2 on this year's best-value Transportation Materials Handling ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Brainerd, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,249. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $10,846. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,162. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Central Lakes College Brainerd
You'll get strong value at Arkansas State University Newport, which ranked #3 this year. Arkansas State University Newport is a public school based in Newport, AR. Students from in state pay about $3,312 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,752 for out-of-state students. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $11,715. Median earnings reach $41,524 ten years out. Set against $11,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Arkansas State University Newport
You'll get strong value at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $8,250. Fox Valley Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,684 a decade after entry. Set against $8,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Fox Valley Technical College
You'll get strong value at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus, which ranked #5 this year. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a public school based in Portales, NM. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,074, with out-of-state students paying around $9,054. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $17,108 in debt. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $38,550 a decade after entry. Set against $17,108 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%. More on Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
Southeast Community College Area ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Southeast Community College Area Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $8,196 in debt. Southeast Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $43,405 a decade after entry. Set against $8,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Southeast Community College Area
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,097. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $20,375 in debt. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide alumni report median earnings of $84,131 a decade after entry. Set against $20,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide has an acceptance rate of 58%. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Waukesha County Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Located 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 Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $8,653. Median earnings reach $46,894 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $8,653 median debt. See the full Waukesha County Technical College profile
San Jacinto Community College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Set in Pasadena, TX, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,490, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,062 ten years after entry. Set against $11,376 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about San Jacinto Community College
Southern Regional Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Thomasville, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,007, compared with $5,575 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $5,677. Southern Regional Technical College alumni report median earnings of $31,293 a decade after entry. Set against $5,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Southern Regional Technical College
Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Based in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,236. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $14,054. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,393. Set against $14,054 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Alexandria Technical And Community College
Oconee Fall Line Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Sandersville, GA, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,380, with out-of-state students paying around $5,948. Graduates carry a median of $10,407 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,899. Set against $10,407 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Oconee Fall Line Technical College report
Crowder College placed #13 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. This public school is set in Neosho, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $4,104, while out-of-state students pay about $5,784. Crowder College Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $8,400 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,987. Set against $8,400 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Crowder College
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $8,354. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,297. Set against $8,354 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
West Georgia Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. This public school is set in Waco, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,978. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $9,500. Median earnings reach $35,479 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about West Georgia Technical College
Community College Of Allegheny County offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Community College Of Allegheny County is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,956 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,583. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $11,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,449. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Community College Of Allegheny County
Northwestern Michigan College placed #17 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Northwestern Michigan College is a public school based in Traverse City, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,860, with out-of-state students paying around $13,476. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $17,151. Northwestern Michigan College alumni report median earnings of $38,167 a decade after entry. Set against $17,151 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Northwestern Michigan College
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Winona, MN, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,432. Students borrow a median of $22,522 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,613. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Minnesota State College Southeast Technical profile
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Located in Griffin, GA, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,516, while out-of-state students pay about $6,084. Graduates carry a median of $17,619 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,104. That is a strong return on a $17,619 median debt. Read more about Southern Crescent Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins placed #20 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public school based in Warner Robins, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,448 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,016 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $11,693. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,848. Set against $11,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Based in Valdosta, GA, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,480 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,048. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $8,272 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,864 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $8,272 median debt. Get the full Wiregrass Georgia Technical College report
Hagerstown Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Set in Hagerstown, MD, Hagerstown Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,320, while out-of-state students pay about $8,190. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $4,750. Hagerstown Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,615 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $4,750 median debt. See the full Hagerstown Community College profile
Southeastern Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Southeastern Technical College is a public school based in Vidalia, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,400, with out-of-state students paying around $5,968. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $9,280. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,329 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Southeastern Technical College
Linn State Technical College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Linn, MO, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,160, while out-of-state students pay about $14,610. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $8,750. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,901 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Linn State Technical College profile
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Set in Rome, GA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,300, with out-of-state students paying around $5,868. Georgia Northwestern Technical College Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $8,492 in debt. Georgia Northwestern Technical College alumni report median earnings of $35,759 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Transportation Materials Handling Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Bevill State Community College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Jasper, AL. Students from in state pay about $4,734 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,346. Students borrow a median of $12,621 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,107 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Bevill State Community College
Albany Technical College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Albany, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,364, compared with $5,932 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $9,156. Median earnings reach $30,541 ten years out. Set against $9,156 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Albany Technical College
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Marietta, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Chattahoochee Technical College Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $12,924 in debt. Chattahoochee Technical College alumni report median earnings of $37,138 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Chattahoochee Technical College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Clarkston, GA, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,404, while out-of-state students pay about $5,954. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $10,563. Median earnings reach $34,619 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Georgia Piedmont Technical College report
Atlanta Technical College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Based in Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,382 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,344 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,350. Set against $17,344 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Atlanta Technical College report
Savannah Technical College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Located in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,330, compared with $5,898 for out-of-state students. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $14,250. Savannah Technical College alumni report median earnings of $33,018 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,250 median debt. More on Savannah Technical College
Hinds Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. This public school is set in Raymond, MS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,300. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $9,700. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,774. That is a strong return on a $9,700 median debt. Read the full report on Hinds Community College
North Central Kansas Technical College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. North Central Kansas Technical College is a public school based in Beloit, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,350. North Central Kansas Technical College alumni report median earnings of $46,928 a decade after entry. More on North Central Kansas Technical College
Meridian Community College placed #34 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Meridian Community College is a public school based in Meridian, MS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,078, with out-of-state students paying around $6,478. Graduates carry a median of $10,368 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $31,002. Set against $10,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Meridian Community College report
Florida Institute Of Technology Online came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Located in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology Online is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,780. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,137. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Florida Institute Of Technology Online admits about 40% of applicants. More on Florida Institute Of Technology Online
Elgin Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Elgin Community College is a public school based in Elgin, IL. Students from in state pay about $3,252 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $4,008 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,516 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $4,008 median debt. Read more about Elgin Community College
Lincoln Land Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Based in Springfield, IL, Lincoln Land Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,744 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $5,500. Median earnings reach $38,479 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt. Get the full Lincoln Land Community College report
Middle Georgia State University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Macon, GA, Middle Georgia State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,038 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,390. Students borrow a median of $22,700 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Median earnings reach $40,863 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Middle Georgia State University has an acceptance rate of 100%. Read the full report on Middle Georgia State University
The Community College Of Baltimore County offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Set in Baltimore, MD, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,110, with out-of-state students paying around $10,182. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $18,038. The Community College Of Baltimore County alumni report median earnings of $43,729 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full The Community College Of Baltimore County report
Utah Valley University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. This public school is set in Orem, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Utah Valley University Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $23,500 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,486. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Utah Valley University
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Set in Albuquerque, NM, Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,060, compared with $8,684 for out-of-state students. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $10,112. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,869. That is a strong return on a $10,112 median debt. Read more about Central New Mexico Community College
Jones County Junior College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. This public school is set in Ellisville, MS. Students from in state pay about $4,700 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,700 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $7,281. Jones County Junior College alumni report median earnings of $33,377 a decade after entry. Set against $7,281 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Jones County Junior College
University Of North Dakota landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Grand Forks, ND, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,951, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $22,769. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,552 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%. More on University Of North Dakota
Johnston Community College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Smithfield, NC. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,756, with out-of-state students paying around $8,900. Students borrow a median of $9,490 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,310 ten years after entry. Set against $9,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Johnston Community College report
Rosedale Technical Institute ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,402. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $3,325. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,880. Set against $3,325 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted. More on Rosedale Technical Institute
Northwest Louisiana Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Located in Minden, LA, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,109. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $9,927. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $32,503. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Northwest Louisiana Technical College profile
South Georgia Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. South Georgia Technical College is a public school based in Americus, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,992 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,202 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $9,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $30,364. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on South Georgia Technical College
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,334. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,390. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. More on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Advanced Technology Institute ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. This private for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. Students from in state pay about $14,568 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,125 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Advanced Technology Institute alumni report median earnings of $46,342 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 54%. More on Advanced Technology Institute
Liberty University came in at #51 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Students borrow a median of $24,874 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Median earnings reach $44,813 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. More on Liberty University
Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Transportation Materials Handling 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 556 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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