2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Kansas
[Mechanical Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/mechanical-engineering-technology/) 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mechanical engineering technology students.
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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Kansas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mechanical engineering technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools
Wichita Area Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among mechanical engineering technology schools in Kansas. Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,237. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $7,503 in student loans. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates of Wichita Area Technical College earn a median of $21,427 early in their careers. Set against $7,503 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northwest Kansas Technical College earned it the #2 place for mechanical engineering technology. Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Goodland. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Northwest Kansas Technical College generally make around $41,638.
Pittsburg State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the mechanical engineering technology program here. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $57,234 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Mcpherson College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools. Located in the town of McPherson, Mcpherson College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $37,146 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering technology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Mcpherson College generally make around $42,278. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mcpherson College admits about 77% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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