by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools](/majors/engineering-technologies/mechanical-engineering-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mechanical engineering technology schools education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mechanical engineering technology schools degrees they offer, see the list below.
Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Manati tops our 2026 list of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools schools in Puerto Rico. Located in the suburb of Manati, Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Manati is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $1,900 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $26,293 ten years after entry. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Universidad Del Turabo came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools schools. Set in the suburb of Gurabo, Universidad Del Turabo is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750. Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools graduates carry a median of $5,576 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology schools degree recipients from Universidad Del Turabo generally make around $28,231. Set against $5,576 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama one of the best values for mechanical engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Guayama, Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,608 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $26,293 ten years after entry. Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama admits about 79% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla one of the best values for mechanical engineering technology schools. University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Aguadilla. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,924. Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools graduates carry a median of $4,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology schools degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla generally make around $15,520. That is a strong return on a $4,500 median debt. University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla admits about 81% of applicants.
University Of Puerto Rico Carolina is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering technology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Carolina, University Of Puerto Rico Carolina is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,986. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,626 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 54%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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