2027 Best Value Technology Education Schools in the Southeast Region
[Technology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/technology-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 7 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 Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in technology education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Technology Education Schools
Valdosta State University earned the #1 spot for value among technology education schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $28,661 in student loans. Technology Education graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $54,511 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,661 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Kentucky University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in technology education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,320, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for technology education graduates is $19,750. Technology Education graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $43,891 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Old Dominion University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value technology education schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, technology education degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $44,883. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
A rank of #4 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values for technology education. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Technology Education graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $50,110 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.
A rank of #5 makes South Carolina State University one of the best values for technology education. South Carolina State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Orangeburg. Students from in state pay about $11,060 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,750. Students borrow a median of $31,841 to complete the technology education program here. Soon after graduation, technology education degree recipients from South Carolina State University generally make around $39,914. Set against $31,841 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Clemson University placed #6 among the best values for technology education. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for technology education graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, technology education degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $53,834. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Jackson State University earned the #7 position for value in technology education this year. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, with out-of-state students paying around $11,965. Students borrow a median of $28,875 to complete the technology education program here. Technology Education graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $36,845 early in their careers. Set against $28,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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