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2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Schools in Minnesota

[Civil Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/civil-engineering-technology/) 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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for civil engineering technology students.

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• Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Schools in Minnesota

2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Schools in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in civil engineering technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Schools

1

South Central College
North Mankato, MN

$6,146 In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,268 Avg Student Debt

$45,068 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked South Central College the best value for a degree in civil engineering technology in Minnesota. Set in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,146. Civil Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $13,268 in student loans. Soon after graduation, civil engineering technology degree recipients from South Central College generally make around $55,224. Set against $13,268 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

St Cloud Technical And Community College
Saint Cloud, MN

$6,124 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,734 Avg Student Debt

$46,874 Median Earnings (10yr)

St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value civil engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees. Civil Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of St Cloud Technical And Community College earn a median of $48,652 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.