by our College Data Analytics Team
[Technology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/technology-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong technology education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for technology education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the technology education degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in technology education, no school beat Casper College this year. Located in the city of Casper, Casper College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,710 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,598 to complete the technology education program here. Early-career technology education graduates make about $49,729. Set against $12,598 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in technology education will find it at University Of Idaho, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Technology Education graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of $43,246 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
Utah State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value technology education schools. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Students borrow a median of $14,757 to complete the technology education program here. Early-career technology education graduates make about $50,877. That is a strong return on a $14,757 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Boise State University earned it the #4 place for technology education. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $24,440 in student loans. Soon after graduation, technology education degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $52,527. That is a strong return on a $24,440 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Montana State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in technology education, landing the #5 spot this year. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the technology education program here. Soon after graduation, technology education degree recipients from Montana State University generally make around $47,703. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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