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2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

17 Ranked Colleges
192 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

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 Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Engineering Technology is the 155th most popular major in the country with 4,195 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, general engineering technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $49,903 and had an average of $20,609 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 192 general engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in general engineering technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general engineering technology programs and cost less that 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 general engineering technology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Engineering Technology (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Purdue University - Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 masters’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purdue, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus General Engineering Technology Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. University of North Texas is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 12 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering Technology at University of North Texas

#3

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburg State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, and it awarded 26 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pittsburg State University are $19,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 1 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering tech students whose families make $30-$48k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Read more about General Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University - College Station

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering tech students whose families make $30-$48k list, OSU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

Full OSU General Engineering Technology Report

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Wayne State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Wayne State University is a large school located in Detroit, Michigan that handed out 7 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.

Full Wayne State General Engineering Technology Report

#7

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. UH is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York

With a ranking of #8, University of Rochester did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Rochester, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Rochester General Engineering Technology Report

#8 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. West Texas A&M University is a public institution located in Canyon, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering tech students whose families make $30-$48k list, West Texas A&M University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013.

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#10

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

Murray State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Murray State University is located in Murray, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

Murray State also took the #17 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400.

Full Murray State General Engineering Technology Report

#11

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 6 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679.

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#12

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Central Washington University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, this fairly large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

CWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CWU are $24,976, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Central Washington University

#13

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

Central Connecticut State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Central Connecticut State University is a fairly large public school situated in New Britain, Connecticut. It awarded 1 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

CCSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCSU are $26,072, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CCSU General Engineering Technology Report

#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202.

Full UofM General Engineering Technology Report

#15

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174.

Full KSU Georgia General Engineering Technology Report

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Kent State University at Kent is a large school located in Kent, Ohio that handed out 14 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State also made our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952.

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#17

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

Drexel University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Tech Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. Drexel is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 2 masters’s engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel University are $37,074.

Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Drexel University

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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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