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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for masonry students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the masonry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Williamson College Of The Trades the best value for a degree in masonry in Pennsylvania. Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Media. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,611. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a great value for students pursuing a degree in masonry, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,050. Masonry graduates carry a median of $9,915 in student loans. Masonry graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn a median of $33,525 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology admits about 71% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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