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2022 Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k

16 Ranked Colleges
192 Degrees Awarded
$9,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor's For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Surveying Technology/Surveying is the 615th most popular major in the country with 792 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 192 surveying technology/surveying graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,303 and $24,501 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in surveying technology/surveying. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality surveying technology/surveying programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the surveying technology/surveying program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The surveying school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Surveying Technology/Surveying (Income $0-$30k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s surveying degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It costs about $1,994 for bachelor’s degree surveying students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of Florida.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Surveying Technology/Surveying at UF

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fresno landed the #2 spot on the list. California State University - Fresno is a large public school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 11 bachelors’s surveying degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Fresno State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for California State University - Fresno is $3,264 for bachelor’s degree surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alaska Anchorage. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k. UAA is a fairly large public school situated in Anchorage, Alaska. It awarded 12 bachelors’s surveying degrees in 2019-2020.

UAA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for UAA is $9,986 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#4

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Institute of Technology landed the #4 spot on the list. Klamath Falls, Oregon is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s surveying degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

OIT also made our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. The estimated yearly cost for OIT is $10,521 for bachelor’s degree surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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#5

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Cloud State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s surveying degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

St. Cloud State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for St. Cloud State University is $10,688 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#9 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s surveying students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It costs about $6,896 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus.

Read more about Surveying Technology/Surveying at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

#7

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
#12 in overall quality

Great Basin College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Great Basin College is located in Elko, Nevada and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 bachelors’s surveying degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Great Basin College, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $6,620 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Great Basin College.

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#8

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#7 in overall quality

University of Maine came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified bachelors’s surveying students in 2019-2020.

UMaine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Maine is $13,989 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Surveying Technology/Surveying at UMaine

#14 in overall quality

Utah Valley University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UVU is located in Orem, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 bachelors’s surveying degrees to qualified students.

UVU also took the #14 spot in our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Utah Valley University is $7,334 for bachelor’s degree surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full UVU Surveying Technology/Surveying Report

#10

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
#10 in overall quality

Nicholls State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s surveying degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Nicholls State University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Nicholls State University is $9,968 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Mayaguez, , this fairly large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified bachelors’s surveying students in 2019-2020.

UPR Mayaguez also made our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. The estimated yearly cost for University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez is $9,635 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read more about Surveying Technology/Surveying at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

#12

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. ETSU is located in Johnson City, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 bachelors’s surveying degrees to qualified students.

ETSU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for East Tennessee State University is $10,632 for bachelor’s degree surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full East Tennessee State University Surveying Technology/Surveying Report

#13

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
#11 in overall quality

Alfred State College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Alfred State is a small school located in Alfred, New York that handed out 5 bachelors’s surveying degrees in 2019-2020.

Alfred State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Alfred State is $12,700 for bachelor’s degree surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Surveying Technology/Surveying at Alfred State

#8 in overall quality

University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Akron, Ohio that handed out 12 bachelors’s surveying degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Akron Main Campus also took the #8 spot in our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Akron Main Campus is $14,816 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#15

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Kennesaw State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s surveying degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It costs about $13,975 for bachelor’s degree surveying students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend KSU Georgia.

Read more about Surveying Technology/Surveying at Kennesaw State University

#16

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#15 in overall quality

Idaho State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Surveying Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. This fairly large school is located in Pocatello, Idaho, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s surveying degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Idaho State University is $14,680 for Bachelor’s Degree Surveying students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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