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2026 Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 561 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 evaluated schools to produce 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 Electronics Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
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Southeast Community College Area tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology associate's degree schools in the United States. Southeast Community College Area is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Southeast Community College Area Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $11,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,405. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report
Bismarck State College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Electronics Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. Students borrow a median of $14,236 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $54,277 ten years out. Set against $14,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Bismarck State College
Out of the 561 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Victoria College landed the #3 spot. Located in Victoria, TX, Victoria College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,976, with out-of-state students paying around $5,328. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $10,910. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,382. Set against $10,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Victoria College report
Lake Area Technical Institute came in at #4 on this year's best-value Electronics Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,718. Lake Area Technical Institute Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $13,674 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,473. Set against $13,674 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
Out of the 561 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Stark State College landed the #5 spot. Based in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,790 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,886 for out-of-state students. Stark State College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $11,083 in debt. Median earnings reach $34,661 ten years out. Set against $11,083 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Stark State College report
Pearl River Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Located in Poplarville, MS, Pearl River Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,700, while out-of-state students pay about $6,100. Pearl River Community College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $10,625 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $33,019. Set against $10,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Pearl River Community College profile
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Waukesha County Technical College is a public school based in Pewaukee, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,595 in student loans. Waukesha County Technical College alumni report median earnings of $46,894 a decade after entry. Set against $16,595 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report
Hennepin Technical College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,940. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $16,246. Hennepin Technical College alumni report median earnings of $49,460 a decade after entry. Set against $16,246 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Hennepin Technical College profile
Grantham University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Set in LIttle Rock, AR, Grantham University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,520. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $27,462. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,496. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Grantham University
Indian Hills Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Ottumwa, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $6,120. Students borrow a median of $10,669 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,507. That is a strong return on a $10,669 median debt. Read more about Indian Hills Community College
Anoka Technical College placed #12 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,267 in tuition and fees. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $18,408. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,746. That is a strong return on a $18,408 median debt. More on Anoka Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,684. That is a strong return on a $13,319 median debt. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College
Spokane Community College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Spokane, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Spokane Community College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,486 in debt. Spokane Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,984 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,486 median debt. Read more about Spokane Community College
Madison Area Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Madison Area Technical College is a public school based in Madison, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Madison Area Technical College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,812 in debt. Madison Area Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,413 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
Florence Darlington Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Located in Florence, SC, Florence Darlington Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,636, while out-of-state students pay about $6,772. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $7,230. Median earnings reach $32,748 ten years out. Set against $7,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Florence Darlington Technical College
Kirkwood Community College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,176, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. Students borrow a median of $15,779 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,016. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Kirkwood Community College
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Located in Orangeburg, SC, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,210, with out-of-state students paying around $8,354. Graduates carry a median of $18,583 in student loans. Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College alumni report median earnings of $35,761 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College report
Valencia College placed #20 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Orlando, FL, Valencia College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $9,576. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $10,734. Valencia College alumni report median earnings of $40,594 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,734 median debt. See the full Valencia College profile
Youngstown State University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Youngstown State University is a public school based in Youngstown, OH. Students from in state pay about $9,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,286. Students borrow a median of $17,609 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,544. Set against $17,609 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%. Read more about Youngstown State University
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $17,730. Median earnings reach $40,137 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,730 median debt. Read more about Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Thomas Edison State College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Thomas Edison State College is a public school based in Trenton, NJ. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,838, compared with $8,856 for out-of-state students. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $9,200. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $69,331. Set against $9,200 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Thomas Edison State College report
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Students borrow a median of $12,125 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $37,186 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,125 median debt. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
Springfield Technical Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Springfield, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,904, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $9,707. Springfield Technical Community College alumni report median earnings of $36,966 a decade after entry. Set against $9,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Springfield Technical Community College report
San Jacinto Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Located in Pasadena, TX, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,490 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $11,376. Median earnings reach $43,062 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full San Jacinto Community College report
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $14,636. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,654 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Cuyahoga Community College District
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Electronics Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Mitchell Technical Institute ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Based in Mitchell, SD, Mitchell Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,524. Students borrow a median of $12,730 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Mitchell Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $50,743 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Mitchell Technical Institute
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #29 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,960, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. Graduates carry a median of $14,997 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,553. Set against $14,997 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College report
Piedmont Technical College placed #30 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Piedmont Technical College is a public school based in Greenwood, SC. In-state tuition and fees average $4,775, with out-of-state students paying around $6,923. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $17,652. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,768. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Piedmont Technical College
Greenville Technical College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Greenville, SC, Greenville Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,495, while out-of-state students pay about $10,775. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $16,411. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,473. That is a strong return on a $16,411 median debt. Read the full report on Greenville Technical College
Zane State College placed #32 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Zanesville, OH, Zane State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,006, while out-of-state students pay about $11,766. Zane State College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $10,334 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,006. Set against $10,334 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Zane State College
Spartanburg Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Set in Spartanburg, SC, Spartanburg Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,071, with out-of-state students paying around $10,135. Spartanburg Community College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $10,148 in debt. Spartanburg Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,097 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Spartanburg Community College profile
Macomb Community College placed #34 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,596. Set against $9,862 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Macomb Community College report
Houston Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Houston Community College is a public school based in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $5,460. Houston Community College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,223 in debt. Median earnings reach $39,254 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Houston Community College
College Of Western Idaho ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. College Of Western Idaho is a public school based in Nampa, ID. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,446, while out-of-state students pay about $7,454. Graduates carry a median of $13,624 in student loans. See the full College Of Western Idaho profile
Owens Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Set in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,870, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. Owens Community College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,383 in debt. Median earnings reach $37,275 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,383 median debt. Read the full report on Owens Community College
Portland Community College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Portland Community College is a public school based in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $10,440. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $17,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,592. That is a strong return on a $17,000 median debt. Read more about Portland Community College
Southern Maine Community College placed #39 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Southern Maine Community College is a public school based in South Portland, ME. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Graduates carry a median of $10,250 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,661. That is a strong return on a $10,250 median debt. See the full Southern Maine Community College profile
Fulton Montgomery Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Johnstown, NY. Students from in state pay about $6,198 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,798. Students borrow a median of $16,142 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,535. That is a strong return on a $16,142 median debt. See the full Fulton Montgomery Community College profile
Midlands Technical College placed #41 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Midlands Technical College is a public school based in West Columbia, SC. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,100, while out-of-state students pay about $14,700. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $17,611. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,701. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Midlands Technical College
Iti Technical College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Iti Technical College is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,711. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $16,970. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,342. That is a strong return on a $16,970 median debt. See the full Iti Technical College profile
Lone Star College System offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Lone Star College System is a public school based in The Woodlands, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,664, compared with $7,512 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Lone Star College System alumni report median earnings of $42,466 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,425 median debt. Read more about Lone Star College System
Olympic College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Set in Bremerton, WA, Olympic College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,472, compared with $9,740 for out-of-state students. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $11,497. Olympic College alumni report median earnings of $43,169 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,497 median debt. Get the full Olympic College report
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Located in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $25,750. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,600. Set against $25,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus
Lorain County Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Set in Elyria, OH, Lorain County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,265, with out-of-state students paying around $8,860. Students borrow a median of $17,611 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,837. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Lorain County Community College
Linn State Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Located in Linn, MO, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,160, compared with $14,610 for out-of-state students. Linn State Technical College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,901. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Get the full Linn State Technical College report
Tarrant County College District ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,863, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $15,148. Median earnings reach $42,727 ten years out. Set against $15,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Tarrant County College District profile
New River Community College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Dublin, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,979, with out-of-state students paying around $11,417. Students borrow a median of $13,132 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,025 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on New River Community College
Copiah Lincoln Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #51 position. Set in Wesson, MS, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,200 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,200. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,241 ten years after entry. Read the full report on Copiah Lincoln Community College
Devry University Illinois landed the #52 spot for value in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Lisle, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $17,008. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $40,922. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,987. Set against $40,922 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Devry University Illinois has an acceptance rate of 98%. Get the full Devry University Illinois report
Austin Community College District landed the #53 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,550 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $14,519. Austin Community College District alumni report median earnings of $43,177 a decade after entry. Set against $14,519 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Austin Community College District
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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 561 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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