[Engineering-Related Technologies](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-technologies/) 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 11 schools to find the best return on investment for engineering-related technologies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering-related technologies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Sandhills Community College earned the #1 spot for value among engineering-related technologies schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the rural area of Pinehurst, Sandhills Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, compared with $6,648 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $9,238. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates of Sandhills Community College earn a median of $46,492 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,238 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in engineering-related technologies will find it at University Of Florida, which ranked #2. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $59,013. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%.
Horry Georgetown Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. Set in the city of Conway, Horry Georgetown Technical College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,518, compared with $10,978 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,172 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $37,387. Set against $19,172 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering-related technologies, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Morrilton. Students from in state pay about $3,648 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,728 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,758 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton generally make around $47,729. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Wake Technical Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering-related technologies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,254, while out-of-state students pay about $6,862. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $17,900. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $38,673. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College landed the #6 spot for engineering-related technologies value this year. Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Asheville. Students from in state pay about $2,882 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,026 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $18,883. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates of Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College earn a median of $37,459 early in their careers. Set against $18,883 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South Louisiana Community College placed #7 among the best values for engineering-related technologies. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,210. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $12,435. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $38,854. Set against $12,435 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Glenville State College landed the #8 spot for engineering-related technologies value this year. Located in the rural area of Glenville, Glenville State College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,578, with out-of-state students paying around $11,354. Students borrow a median of $25,967 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $32,699. That is a strong return on a $25,967 median debt.
Kennesaw State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $53,824. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants.
East Tennessee State University earned the #10 position for value in engineering-related technologies this year. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,216 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,726. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $21,301 in student loans. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $45,444. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. East Tennessee State University admits about 86% of applicants.
Everglades University earned the #11 position for value in engineering-related technologies this year. Everglades University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boca Raton. Students from in state pay about $21,680 in tuition and fees. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $48,300 in student loans. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $48,899. That is a strong return on a $48,300 median debt. Everglades University admits about 82% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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).
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