by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/engineering-technologies/electromechanical-engineering-technology/mechatronics-robotics-and-automation-engineering-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Erie Community College, our #1 best value for value in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,100, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $5,677. Value graduates of Erie Community College earn a median of $29,929 early in their careers. Set against $5,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Mohawk Valley Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Utica, Mohawk Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,218, with out-of-state students paying around $8,851. Students borrow a median of $11,900 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Mohawk Valley Community College earn a median of $38,373 early in their careers. Set against $11,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Adirondack Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the suburb of Queensbury, Adirondack Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,844 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,616. Typical student debt for value graduates is $12,358. Value graduates of Adirondack Community College earn a median of $31,590 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Suny College Of Technology At Delhi one of the best values for value. Located in the rural area of Delhi, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,762 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $20,303 in student loans. Value graduates of Suny College Of Technology At Delhi earn a median of $48,647 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi admits about 89% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pennsylvania College Of Technology earned it the #5 place for value. Located in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,940, with out-of-state students paying around $25,680. Value graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $63,124. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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