by our College Data Analytics Team
[Masonry](/majors/construction-trades/masonry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong masonry education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 56 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value masonry schools.
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The masonry program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we built our Best Value Masonry Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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For return on investment in masonry, no school beat Williamson College Of The Trades this year. Located in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,611 in tuition and fees. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in masonry will find it at Central Carolina Community College, which ranked #2. Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Sanford. In-state tuition and fees average $2,711, while out-of-state students pay about $8,855. Typical student debt for masonry graduates is $10,266. Early-career masonry graduates make about $38,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes George C Wallace State Community College Selma one of the best values for masonry. Located in the town of Selma, George C Wallace State Community College Selma is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,740, while out-of-state students pay about $8,610. Masonry graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Masonry graduates of George C Wallace State Community College Selma earn a median of $39,534 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,250 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Arizona College earned it the #4 place for masonry. Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Coolidge. In-state tuition and fees average $2,250, compared with $4,500 for out-of-state students. Masonry graduates carry a median of $11,635 in student loans. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Central Arizona College generally make around $48,826. That is a strong return on a $11,635 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Halifax Community College one of the best values for masonry. Located in the rural area of Weldon, Halifax Community College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,608, with out-of-state students paying around $8,752. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Halifax Community College generally make around $70,982.
City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College earned the #6 position for value in masonry this year. City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Chicago. In-state tuition and fees average $4,590, compared with $15,150 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,250 to complete the masonry program here. Early-career masonry graduates make about $48,264. Set against $10,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Ivy Tech Community College placed #7 among the best values for masonry. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete the masonry program here. Masonry graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $40,734 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southeast Community College Area came in at #8 for value in masonry this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Masonry graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans. Early-career masonry graduates make about $44,877. That is a strong return on a $14,935 median debt.
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #9 for value in masonry this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,184, compared with $7,427 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for masonry graduates is $18,296. Early-career masonry graduates make about $38,325. That is a strong return on a $18,296 median debt.
Moraine Park Technical College earned the #10 position for value in masonry this year. Set in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,819, with out-of-state students paying around $7,084. Students borrow a median of $11,471 to complete the masonry program here. Early-career masonry graduates make about $39,552. Set against $11,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tulsa Technology Center placed #11 among the best values for masonry. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. Masonry graduates carry a median of $11,384 in student loans. Early-career masonry graduates make about $32,406. Set against $11,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value masonry schools. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Lancaster. In-state tuition and fees average $9,050. Students borrow a median of $9,915 to complete the masonry program here. Soon after graduation, masonry degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology generally make around $33,525. Set against $9,915 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #13 for value in masonry this year. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Students borrow a median of $12,112 to complete the masonry program here. Early-career masonry graduates make about $42,087. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Piedmont Technical College came in at #14 for value in 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, with out-of-state students paying around $6,923. Typical student debt for masonry graduates is $17,652. Masonry graduates of Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $36,577 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,652 median debt.
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Mason/Masonry | 255 |
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 56 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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