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2026 Best Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 543 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Trade College reviewed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee this year in the United States. Set in Okmulgee, OK, Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,774 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. Typical Electromechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $13,356. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee alumni report median earnings of $45,634 a decade after entry. Set against $13,356 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee report
A rank of #2 makes Purdue University Northwest one of the best values in the United States. Purdue University Northwest is a public school based in Hammond, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,357, while out-of-state students pay about $15,504. Students borrow a median of $25,083 to complete their Electromechanical Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,318. That is a strong return on a $25,083 median debt. Purdue University Northwest admits about 72% of applicants. See the full Purdue University Northwest profile
Excelsior College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. Excelsior College Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $6,567 in debt. Median earnings reach $78,493 ten years out. Set against $6,567 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Excelsior College
A rank of #4 makes Murray State University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Murray State University Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $28,500 in debt. Median earnings reach $44,737 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on Murray State University
A rank of #5 makes University Of Northern Iowa one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. The median Electromechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $22,635. University Of Northern Iowa alumni report median earnings of $55,177 a decade after entry. Set against $22,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Northern Iowa
Ecpi University placed #6 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,484 in tuition and fees. Typical Electromechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $37,952. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,837. Set against $37,952 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ecpi University has an acceptance rate of 74%. Read the full report on Ecpi University
Devry University New Jersey placed #8 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Iselin, NJ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,008. Devry University New Jersey Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $52,062 in debt. Devry University New Jersey alumni report median earnings of $45,987 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Devry University New Jersey
Pennsylvania College Of Technology ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Typical Electromechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,567. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. More on Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi placed #10 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Delhi, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,762. Students borrow a median of $20,303 to complete their Electromechanical Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $51,629 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,303 median debt. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $20,031 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $72,097. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Louisiana Tech University placed #12 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,125 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,866 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,846 to complete their Electromechanical Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $52,279 ten years out. Set against $23,846 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read more about Louisiana Tech University
Wayne State University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Wayne State University is a public school based in Detroit, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,493. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Wayne State University
Devry University Illinois ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. Devry University Illinois is a private for-profit school based in Lisle, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $17,008. Graduates carry a median of $52,062 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,987. Set against $52,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Devry University Illinois profile
Devry College Of New York offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in New York, NY, Devry College Of New York is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,008. Devry College Of New York Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $52,062 in debt. Median earnings reach $45,987 ten years out. Set against $52,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. More on Devry College Of New York
The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a public school based in Chattanooga, TN. Students from in state pay about $10,448 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,512. Graduates carry a median of $23,324 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,151 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,324 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Indiana State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. Indiana State University is a public school based in Terre Haute, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. The median Electromechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $25,582. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,387. That is a strong return on a $25,582 median debt. Indiana State University has an acceptance rate of 81%. Get the full Indiana State University report
Devry University Florida came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Located in Orlando, FL, Devry University Florida is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,008. The median Electromechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $52,062. Median earnings reach $45,987 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $52,062 median debt. Get the full Devry University Florida report
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $23,146 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,198 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile
Devry University California offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Ontario, CA, Devry University California is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,008. Devry University California Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $52,062 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,987. Set against $52,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Devry University California has an acceptance rate of 98%. Read the full report on Devry University California
Central Connecticut State University placed #21 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Central Connecticut State University Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,340 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,562. Set against $24,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants. Read more about Central Connecticut State University
Kent State University At Kent offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Kent State University At Kent Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,174 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,388. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent
Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $59,210. Typical Electromechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $30,750. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,571 ten years after entry. Set against $30,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. See the full Rochester Institute Of Technology profile
Vermont Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Randolph, VT, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,952, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Vermont Technical College Electromechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,500 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,331 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%. Get the full Vermont Technical College report
University Of Hartford placed #25 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Hartford, CT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. Typical Electromechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. University Of Hartford alumni report median earnings of $60,823 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Hartford
Des Moines Area Community College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Des Moines Area Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Wayne County Community College District ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Wayne County Community College District
Corning Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. See the full Corning Community College profile
Iti Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Iti Technical College profile
Schenectady County Community College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Schenectady County Community College
Citrus College
Citrus College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. See the full Citrus College profile
Holmes Community College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Holmes Community College profile
Seminole State College Of Florida offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Seminole State College Of Florida report
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Memphis landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Memphis report
Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #34 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
Lehigh Career Technical Institute came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Lehigh Career Technical Institute report
Owens Community College placed #36 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Owens Community College report
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona
River Parishes Community College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about River Parishes Community College
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Wichita Area Technical College report
Bevill State Community College placed #41 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Bevill State Community College report
Clovis Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. More on Clovis Community College
Northeast Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on Northeast Community College
Cuny City College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. See the full Cuny City College profile
Florence Darlington Technical College landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Florence Darlington Technical College profile
Seattle Community College South Campus came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Seattle Community College South Campus
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute profile
College Of The Ouachitas placed #48 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on College Of The Ouachitas
Fayetteville Technical Community College placed #49 among the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Fayetteville Technical Community College
Northwestern University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electromechanical Engineering Technology schools. More on Northwestern University
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See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Electromechanical Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 543 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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