by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mason/Masonry](/majors/construction-trades/masonry/mason-masonry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mason/masonry students.
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The right mason/masonry school can pay off for years to come. To help, we created our Best Value Mason/Masonry Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mason/masonry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Williamson College Of The Trades tops our 2027 list of the best value mason/masonry schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $31,611. Williamson College Of The Trades admits about 22% of applicants.
Central Arizona College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mason/masonry schools. Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Coolidge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,250, with out-of-state students paying around $4,500. Mason/masonry graduates carry a median of $11,635 in student loans. Mason/masonry graduates of Central Arizona College earn a median of $48,826 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Carolina Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mason/masonry, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,711 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,855. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $10,266. Soon after graduation, mason/masonry degree recipients from Central Carolina Community College generally make around $38,198. Set against $10,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ivy Tech Community College earned it the #4 place for mason/masonry. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete the mason/masonry program here. Mason/masonry graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $40,734 early in their careers. Set against $11,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Orange Coast College earned it the #5 place for mason/masonry. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,392, with out-of-state students paying around $11,640. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete the mason/masonry program here. Mason/masonry graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $46,306 early in their careers. Set against $8,978 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Arizona Western College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value mason/masonry schools. Set in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,060, with out-of-state students paying around $9,870. Soon after graduation, mason/masonry degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895.
Southeast Community College Area ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value mason/masonry schools. Southeast Community College Area is a large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Students from in state pay about $3,444 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Mason/masonry graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans. Mason/masonry graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $44,877 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tulsa Technology Center came in at #8 for value in mason/masonry this year. Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Tulsa. Mason/masonry graduates carry a median of $11,384 in student loans. Early-career mason/masonry graduates make about $32,406. That is a strong return on a $11,384 median debt.
Moraine Park Technical College earned the #9 position for value in mason/masonry this year. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,819 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,084. Students borrow a median of $11,471 to complete the mason/masonry program here. Mason/masonry graduates of Moraine Park Technical College earn a median of $39,552 early in their careers. Set against $11,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southeastern Community College Whiteville came in at #10 for value in mason/masonry this year. Southeastern Community College Whiteville is a small public school located in the rural area of Whiteville. In-state tuition and fees average $2,600, with out-of-state students paying around $8,744. Mason/masonry graduates carry a median of $10,188 in student loans. Mason/masonry graduates of Southeastern Community College Whiteville earn a median of $65,328 early in their careers. Set against $10,188 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Halifax Community College came in at #11 for value in mason/masonry this year. Halifax Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Weldon. In-state tuition and fees average $2,608, with out-of-state students paying around $8,752. Soon after graduation, mason/masonry degree recipients from Halifax Community College generally make around $70,982.
George C Wallace State Community College Selma placed #12 among the best values for mason/masonry. Located in the town of Selma, George C Wallace State Community College Selma is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,740 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,610. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $15,250. Mason/masonry graduates of George C Wallace State Community College Selma earn a median of $39,534 early in their careers. Set against $15,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Piedmont Technical College came in at #13 for value in mason/masonry this year. Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Greenwood. Students from in state pay about $4,775 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,923 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,652 to complete the mason/masonry program here. Soon after graduation, mason/masonry degree recipients from Piedmont Technical College generally make around $36,577. That is a strong return on a $17,652 median debt.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
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