College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2027 Best Value Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Bachelor’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
$24,748 Avg Student Debt
$49,413 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Bachelor's Degree Badge [Automation Engineer Technology/Technician](/majors/engineering-technologies/electromechanical-engineering-technology/automation-engineer-technology-technician/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for automation engineer technology/technician students.

What’s on this page:

2027 Best Value Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in automation engineer technology/technician, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Schools

1

Our analysis ranked Utah Valley University the best value for a degree in automation engineer technology/technician in the United States. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Automation Engineer Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Soon after graduation, automation engineer technology/technician degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $77,137. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value automation engineer technology/technician schools. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Okmulgee. In-state tuition and fees average $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,356 to complete the automation engineer technology/technician program here. Automation Engineer Technology/technician graduates of Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee earn a median of $52,354 early in their careers. Set against $13,356 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

3

A rank of #3 makes Louisiana Tech University one of the best values for automation engineer technology/technician. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,125, while out-of-state students pay about $16,866. Students borrow a median of $23,846 to complete the automation engineer technology/technician program here. Early-career automation engineer technology/technician graduates make about $49,261. That is a strong return on a $23,846 median debt. Louisiana Tech University admits about 86% of applicants.

4

University Of Northern Iowa came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value automation engineer technology/technician schools. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Automation Engineer Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $22,635 in student loans. Early-career automation engineer technology/technician graduates make about $75,667. Set against $22,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

5

A rank of #5 makes Suny College Of Technology At Delhi one of the best values for automation engineer technology/technician. Set in the rural area of Delhi, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,772, compared with $12,762 for out-of-state students. Automation Engineer Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $20,303 in student loans. Soon after graduation, automation engineer technology/technician degree recipients from Suny College Of Technology At Delhi generally make around $48,647. That is a strong return on a $20,303 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

6
Ecpi University crest
Ecpi University
Virginia Beach, VA

Ecpi University landed the #6 spot for automation engineer technology/technician value this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Ecpi University is a large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,484. Students borrow a median of $37,952 to complete the automation engineer technology/technician program here. Soon after graduation, automation engineer technology/technician degree recipients from Ecpi University generally make around $64,359. Set against $37,952 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ecpi University admits about 74% of applicants.

7

Pennsylvania College Of Technology landed the #7 spot for automation engineer technology/technician value this year. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Typical student debt for automation engineer technology/technician graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, automation engineer technology/technician degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $63,124. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt.

8

Keiser University Ft Lauderdale came in at #8 for value in automation engineer technology/technician this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,056. Automation Engineer Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $36,416 in student loans. Early-career automation engineer technology/technician graduates make about $45,965. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

Other Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Automation Engineer Technology/Technician rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Associate's Degrees in Automation Engineer Technology/Technician

View All Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Rankings >

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options