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2027 Best Value Technology Education Schools in the New England Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,800 Avg Student Debt
$53,473 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Technology Education Badge [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 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value technology education schools.

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2027 Best Value Technology Education Schools in the New England Region

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

1
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Leading the list is Rhode Island College, our #1 best value for technology education in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Students borrow a median of $29,659 to complete the technology education program here. Early-career technology education graduates make about $45,088. Set against $29,659 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.

2

University Of Southern Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in technology education, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. Students from in state pay about $12,090 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Typical student debt for technology education graduates is $26,500. Early-career technology education graduates make about $34,843. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

3

Fitchburg State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value technology education schools. Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. In-state tuition and fees average $11,346, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Typical student debt for technology education graduates is $25,840. Technology Education graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median of $48,965 early in their careers. Set against $25,840 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

4

Central Connecticut State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value technology education schools. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Typical student debt for technology education graduates is $25,000. Technology Education graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $60,212 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.

5

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maine earned it the #5 place for technology education. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Technology Education graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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