by our College Data Analytics Team
[Engineering Technologies](/majors/engineering-technologies/) 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 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for engineering technologies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering technologies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Turtle Mountain Community College the best value for a degree in engineering technologies in North Dakota. Turtle Mountain Community College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Belcourt. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,794. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,079.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bismarck State College earned it the #2 place for engineering technologies. Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bismarck. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $7,331. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $12,485 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of Bismarck State College earn a median of $84,069 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,485 median debt.
North Dakota State College Of Science is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering technologies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,974 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,268 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of North Dakota State College Of Science earn a median of $59,489 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,268 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes North Dakota State University Main Campus one of the best values for engineering technologies. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $74,199 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Dakota State University Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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