by our College Data Analytics Team
[Electronics Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/electronics-engineering-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools to find the best return on investment for electronics engineering technology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the electronics engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Eastern Shore Community College, our #1 best value for electronics engineering technology in Virginia. Eastern Shore Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Melfa. Students from in state pay about $5,082 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,520. Median earnings reach $32,418 ten years out.
Students looking for strong value in electronics engineering technology will find it at Patrick Henry Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Martinsville, Patrick Henry Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $11,440. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $11,235 in student loans. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates of Patrick Henry Community College earn a median of $33,358 early in their careers. Set against $11,235 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rappahannock Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electronics engineering technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Rappahannock Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Glenns. In-state tuition and fees average $5,102, with out-of-state students paying around $11,540. Typical student debt for electronics engineering technology graduates is $8,997. Early-career electronics engineering technology graduates make about $43,398. That is a strong return on a $8,997 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Wytheville Community College one of the best values for electronics engineering technology. Located in the town of Wytheville, Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,007, compared with $11,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,542 to complete the electronics engineering technology program here. Early-career electronics engineering technology graduates make about $40,973. That is a strong return on a $9,542 median debt.
Dabney S Lancaster Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electronics engineering technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Clifton Forge, Dabney S Lancaster Community College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,022, compared with $11,460 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,293.
Virginia Western Community College earned the #6 position for value in electronics engineering technology this year. Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Roanoke. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,400, compared with $11,838 for out-of-state students. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $13,715 in student loans. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates of Virginia Western Community College earn a median of $40,104 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value electronics engineering technology 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 electronics engineering technology program here. Early-career electronics engineering technology graduates make about $36,965. That is a strong return on a $16,131 median debt.
John Tyler Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value electronics engineering technology schools. John Tyler Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Chester. In-state tuition and fees average $5,082, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Typical student debt for electronics engineering technology graduates is $9,000. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology degree recipients from John Tyler Community College generally make around $39,204. That is a strong return on a $9,000 median debt.
Southside Virginia Community College landed the #9 spot for electronics engineering technology value this year. Set in the rural area of Alberta, Southside Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,007, while out-of-state students pay about $11,445. Students borrow a median of $7,467 to complete the electronics engineering technology program here. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology degree recipients from Southside Virginia Community College generally make around $29,666. That is a strong return on a $7,467 median debt.
Virginia Highlands Community College earned the #10 position for value in electronics engineering technology this year. Virginia Highlands Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Abingdon. Students from in state pay about $5,022 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,460. Students borrow a median of $7,490 to complete the electronics engineering technology program here. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology 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 placed #11 among the best values for electronics engineering technology. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $11,648. Typical student debt for electronics engineering technology graduates is $10,999. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology degree recipients from Germanna Community College generally make around $41,880. Set against $10,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
New River Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value electronics engineering technology schools. Set in the town of Dublin, New River Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,979, while out-of-state students pay about $11,417. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $13,132 in student loans. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates of New River Community College earn a median of $60,183 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value electronics engineering technology schools. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,072 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,510. Typical student debt for electronics engineering technology graduates is $10,698. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology degree recipients from Lord Fairfax Community College generally make around $37,531. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southwest Virginia Community College earned the #14 position for value in electronics engineering technology this year. Located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff, Southwest Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,075, with out-of-state students paying around $11,513. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology degree recipients from Southwest Virginia Community College generally make around $32,277. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Danville Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value electronics engineering technology schools. Danville Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Danville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,992, compared with $11,430 for out-of-state students. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $7,999 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology 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 came in at #16 for value in electronics engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Central Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,157, while out-of-state students pay about $11,595. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $10,384 in student loans. Electronics Engineering Technology 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 electronics engineering technology schools. Thomas Nelson Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Hampton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,088, compared with $11,526 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,402 to complete the electronics engineering technology program here. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates of Thomas Nelson Community College earn a median of $36,758 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Virginia Community College placed #18 among the best values for electronics engineering technology. 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, compared with $12,410 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for electronics engineering technology graduates is $9,798. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $40,126. That is a strong return on a $9,798 median debt.
Mountain Empire Community College came in at #19 for value in electronics engineering technology this year. Set in the town of Big Stone Gap, Mountain Empire Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,007, compared with $11,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,036 to complete the electronics engineering technology program here. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates of Mountain Empire Community College earn a median of $36,988 early in their careers. Set against $9,036 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tidewater Community College landed the #20 spot for electronics engineering technology value this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,858, with out-of-state students paying around $12,296. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $14,789 in student loans. Early-career electronics engineering technology graduates make about $56,971. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave placed #21 among the best values for electronics engineering technology. Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Weyers Cave. Students from in state pay about $5,646 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,084. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $11,768 in student loans. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates of Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave earn a median of $40,020 early in their careers. Set against $11,768 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Advanced Technology Institute earned the #22 position for value in electronics engineering technology this year. Advanced Technology Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,568. Students borrow a median of $14,331 to complete the electronics engineering technology program here. Soon after graduation, electronics engineering technology degree recipients from Advanced Technology Institute generally make around $39,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 54%.
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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