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[Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician](/majors/engineering-technologies/electronics-engineering-technology/electrical-electronic-and-communications-engineering-technology-technician/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools to find the best return on investment for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician, no school beat Eastern Shore Community College this year. Set in the rural area of Melfa, Eastern Shore Community College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,082 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Graduates go on to earn a median of $32,418 ten years after entry.
Patrick Henry Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Located in the rural area of Martinsville, Patrick Henry Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,002, compared with $11,440 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,235 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Early-career electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates make about $33,358. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rappahannock Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician, landing the #3 spot this year. Rappahannock Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Glenns. Students from in state pay about $5,102 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,540. Typical student debt for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates is $8,997. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Rappahannock Community College generally make around $43,398. Set against $8,997 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wytheville Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Located in the town of Wytheville, Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,007, while out-of-state students pay about $11,445. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $9,542 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Wytheville Community College generally make around $40,973. Set against $9,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Dabney S Lancaster Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Dabney S Lancaster Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clifton Forge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,022, while out-of-state students pay about $11,460. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,293 ten years after entry.
Virginia Western Community College earned the #6 position for value in electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician this year. Set in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,400, with out-of-state students paying around $11,838. Students borrow a median of $13,715 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Early-career electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates make about $40,104. That is a strong return on a $13,715 median debt.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Set in the suburb of Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,280, compared with $11,718 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,131 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Early-career electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates make about $36,965. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
John Tyler Community College came in at #8 for value in electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician this year. John Tyler Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Chester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,082, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates of John Tyler Community College earn a median of $39,204 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southside Virginia Community College landed the #9 spot for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician value this year. Southside Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alberta. In-state tuition and fees average $5,007, compared with $11,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,467 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Southside Virginia Community College generally make around $29,666. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Virginia Highlands Community College landed the #10 spot for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician value this year. Virginia Highlands Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Abingdon. In-state tuition and fees average $5,022, with out-of-state students paying around $11,460. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $7,490 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Virginia Highlands Community College generally make around $33,529. Set against $7,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Germanna Community College earned the #11 position for value in electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician this year. Germanna Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Locust Grove. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,257, compared with $11,648 for out-of-state students. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $10,999 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Germanna Community College generally make around $41,880. Set against $10,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Set in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,072, while out-of-state students pay about $11,510. Students borrow a median of $10,698 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Early-career electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates make about $37,531. Set against $10,698 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
New River Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Located in the town of Dublin, New River Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,979, with out-of-state students paying around $11,417. Students borrow a median of $13,132 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from New River Community College generally make around $60,183. That is a strong return on a $13,132 median debt.
Southwest Virginia Community College placed #14 among the best values for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician. Located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff, Southwest Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,075, compared with $11,513 for out-of-state students. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Early-career electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates make about $32,277. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Danville Community College earned the #15 position for value in electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician this year. Located in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,992, with out-of-state students paying around $11,430. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $7,999 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Danville Community College generally make around $57,533. Set against $7,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central Virginia Community College landed the #16 spot for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician value this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Central Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,157 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,595 for out-of-state students. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $10,384 in student loans. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates of Central Virginia Community College earn a median of $32,309 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Thomas Nelson Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Located in the suburb of Hampton, Thomas Nelson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,088, while out-of-state students pay about $11,526. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $14,402 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Thomas Nelson Community College generally make around $36,758. That is a strong return on a $14,402 median debt.
Mountain Empire Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Mountain Empire Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Big Stone Gap. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,007, compared with $11,445 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates is $9,036. Early-career electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates make about $36,988. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Virginia Community College landed the #19 spot for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician value this year. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,891, while out-of-state students pay about $12,410. Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $9,798 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $40,126. Set against $9,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tidewater Community College landed the #20 spot for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician value this year. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,858, compared with $12,296 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates is $14,789. Early-career electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates make about $56,971. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave landed the #21 spot for electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician value this year. Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Weyers Cave. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,646, compared with $12,084 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,768 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Soon after graduation, electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave generally make around $40,020. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Advanced Technology Institute ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician schools. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Advanced Technology Institute is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,568. Students borrow a median of $14,331 to complete the electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician program here. Early-career electrical, electronic & communications engineering technology/technician graduates make about $39,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
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