2027 Best Value Technology Education Schools in Indiana
[Technology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/technology-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value technology education schools.
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2027 Best Value Technology Education Schools in Indiana
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the technology education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Technology Education Schools
For return on investment in technology education, no school beat Indiana State University this year. Set in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the technology education program here. Technology Education graduates of Indiana State University earn a median of $53,952 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the best values for technology education. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the technology education program here. Early-career technology education graduates make about $44,923. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.
Ball State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in technology education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Typical student debt for technology education graduates is $24,998. Early-career technology education graduates make about $49,745. Set against $24,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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