2026 Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Transportation Materials Handling associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Our analysis found Johnson County Community College to be the best-value Transportation Materials Handling school 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, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $5,775. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,387 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $5,775 median debt. More on Johnson County Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide admits about 58% of applicants. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide profile
You'll get strong value at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,684. That is a strong return on a $8,250 median debt. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College
Out of the 556 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, San Jacinto Community College landed the #4 spot. San Jacinto Community College is a public school based in Pasadena, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,490, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,376 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,062. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full San Jacinto Community College report
Northwestern Michigan College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Transportation Materials Handling ranking in the United States. Set in Traverse City, MI, Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,860, while out-of-state students pay about $13,476. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $17,151. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,167. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Northwestern Michigan College report
Community College Of Allegheny County landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,956, with out-of-state students paying around $12,583. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,449 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Community College Of Allegheny County
The Community College Of Baltimore County ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public school based in Baltimore, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,110, compared with $10,182 for out-of-state students. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $18,038. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,729 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full The Community College Of Baltimore County report
Florida Institute Of Technology Online placed #8 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Melbourne, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,780. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $27,000. Florida Institute Of Technology Online alumni report median earnings of $43,137 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida Institute Of Technology Online has an acceptance rate of 40%. Read more about Florida Institute Of Technology Online
Utah Valley University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Located in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $23,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,486. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Utah Valley University report
Middle Georgia State University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. 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. Graduates carry a median of $22,700 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,863. Set against $22,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. More on Middle Georgia State University
Lincoln Land Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Lincoln Land Community College is a public school based in Springfield, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,744, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $5,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,479. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt. Read the full report on Lincoln Land Community College
Hinds Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Raymond, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,300. Graduates carry a median of $9,700 in student loans. Hinds Community College alumni report median earnings of $30,774 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Hinds Community College profile
Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Located in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,334. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $20,750. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,390. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. See the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale profile
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Daytona Beach, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,074. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $84,131. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach profile
Liberty University came in at #15 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,813. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. More on Liberty University
Kansas State University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $21,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,262. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Kansas State University report
Central Oregon Community College placed #17 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Based in Bend, OR, Central Oregon Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,683 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,246. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $13,416. Median earnings reach $38,940 ten years out. Set against $13,416 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Central Oregon Community College
University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Set in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,871 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. See the full University Of Alaska Anchorage profile
Maine Maritime Academy offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Castine, ME, Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,158, with out-of-state students paying around $31,102. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $89,964. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Maine Maritime Academy has an acceptance rate of 54%. Read the full report on Maine Maritime Academy
Florida Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,900. Florida Institute Of Technology Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $43,137 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Florida Institute Of Technology
Texas State Technical College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,212, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Graduates carry a median of $12,054 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,916 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,054 median debt. More on Texas State Technical College
Letourneau University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Longview, TX, Letourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,160. Letourneau University Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,103. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%. More on Letourneau University
Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Flushing, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,810. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,973. That is a strong return on a $24,500 median debt. Get the full Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology report
Central Arizona College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Central Arizona College
Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Transportation Materials Handling Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology
Klamath Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Klamath Community College report
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Southern Regional Technical College placed #29 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Get the full Southern Regional Technical College report
Suffolk University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. See the full Suffolk University profile
California Maritime Academy ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. See the full California Maritime Academy profile
Mid State Technical College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Mid State Technical College
North American Trade Schools placed #33 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. See the full North American Trade Schools profile
Schenectady County Community College placed #34 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Get the full Schenectady County Community College report
Hocking College
Hocking College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Get the full Hocking College report
Iowa Lakes Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. See the full Iowa Lakes Community College profile
Northeastern Technical College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Northeastern Technical College profile
Ocean County Vocational Technical School ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Read more about Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Read more about Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Academy Of Careers And Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Academy Of Careers And Technology
All State Career Baltimore landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. More on All State Career Baltimore
Central Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Central Washington University
Miles Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. More on Miles Community College
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Santa Barbara Business College Ventura offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Santa Barbara Business College Ventura
Southside Virginia Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Southside Virginia Community College
The University Of Montana placed #47 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. More on The University Of Montana
Utah State University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. More on Utah State University
Arizona Automotive Institute ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Read the full report on Arizona Automotive Institute
Casper College
Casper College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on Casper College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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