by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/aeronautics-aviation-aerospace-science-and-technology-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Schenectady County Community College, our #1 best value for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology in the Middle Atlantic Region. Schenectady County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Schenectady. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,190, compared with $8,974 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,902 ten years after entry.
A rank of #2 makes The Community College Of Baltimore County one of the best values for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,110, with out-of-state students paying around $10,182. Typical student debt for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates is $18,038. Early-career general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates make about $52,440. That is a strong return on a $18,038 median debt.
Delaware State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Delaware State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dover. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,670, while out-of-state students pay about $20,634. Typical student debt for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates is $26,333. Soon after graduation, general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degree recipients from Delaware State University generally make around $41,572. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 47%.
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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