2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Schools in Ohio

[Civil Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/civil-engineering-technology/) 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 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value civil engineering technology schools.
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2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the civil engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Schools
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value civil engineering technology schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,517, compared with $10,044 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for civil engineering technology graduates is $20,721. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn a median of $50,612 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Stark State College earned it the #2 place for civil engineering technology. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,790, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. Typical student debt for civil engineering technology graduates is $17,349. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Stark State College earn a median of $42,724 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,349 median debt.
Youngstown State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in civil engineering technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,926, compared with $10,286 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete the civil engineering technology program here. Early-career civil engineering technology graduates make about $57,772. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Youngstown State University admits about 84% of applicants.
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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 · 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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