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2027 Best Value General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,177 Avg Student Debt
$68,963 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Engineering Technology Master's Degree Badge [General Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general engineering technology students.

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2027 Best Value General Engineering Technology Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Engineering Technology Schools

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Western Illinois University earned the #1 spot for value among general engineering technology schools in the United States. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,572. Typical student debt for general engineering technology graduates is $32,373. Early-career general engineering technology graduates make about $64,762. Set against $32,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Houston came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering technology schools. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general engineering technology graduates is $21,255. Early-career general engineering technology graduates make about $57,529. That is a strong return on a $21,255 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Students looking for strong value in general engineering technology will find it at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete the general engineering technology program here. Early-career general engineering technology graduates make about $92,148. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pittsburg State University earned it the #4 place for general engineering technology. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete the general engineering technology program here. General Engineering Technology graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Set against $22,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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A rank of #5 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the best values for general engineering technology. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical student debt for general engineering technology graduates is $20,031. General Engineering Technology graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Kent State University At Kent ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering technology schools. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. General Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career general engineering technology graduates make about $45,477. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #7 position for value in general engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete the general engineering technology program here. General Engineering Technology graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $55,861 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,373 median debt. University Of Colorado Boulder admits about 78% of applicants.

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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #8 for value in general engineering technology this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. General Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career general engineering technology graduates make about $89,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.

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University Of Rochester placed #9 among the best values for general engineering technology. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,080 in tuition and fees. General Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Early-career general engineering technology graduates make about $64,135. Set against $21,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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