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2026 Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 561 colleges 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.
So you can compare your options, 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 Electronics Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Bismarck State College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $14,236. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,277. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Bismarck State College
Anoka Technical College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Electronics Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,267. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $18,408. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,746. Set against $18,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Anoka Technical College
You'll get strong value at Spokane Community College, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Students borrow a median of $16,486 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $41,984 ten years out. Set against $16,486 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Spokane Community College profile
Out of the 561 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Danville Community College landed the #4 spot. Danville Community College is a public school based in Danville, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $4,992, compared with $11,430 for out-of-state students. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $7,999. Median earnings reach $31,664 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $7,999 median debt. See the full Danville Community College profile
Out of the 561 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the #5 spot. Hennepin Technical College is a public school based in Brooklyn Park, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,940. Students borrow a median of $16,246 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,460 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,246 median debt. See the full Hennepin Technical College profile
Valencia College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Orlando, FL, Valencia College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,576. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $10,734. Median earnings reach $40,594 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Valencia College
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Ivy Tech Community College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,125 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,186 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,125 median debt. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete their Electronics Engineering Technology program here. Cuyahoga Community College District alumni report median earnings of $35,654 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Cuyahoga Community College District report
Los Angeles Trade Technical College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Los Angeles, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,238, while out-of-state students pay about $10,572. Los Angeles Trade Technical College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,833 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,233. Set against $14,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Kirkwood Community College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Graduates carry a median of $15,779 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,016. Set against $15,779 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Kirkwood Community College
Indian Hills Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Set in Ottumwa, IA, Indian Hills Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $6,120. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $10,669. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,507. That is a strong return on a $10,669 median debt. More on Indian Hills Community College
Owens Community College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Owens Community College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,383 in debt. Owens Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,275 a decade after entry. Set against $19,383 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Owens Community College
Iti Technical College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Iti Technical College is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,711. Iti Technical College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,970 in debt. Iti Technical College alumni report median earnings of $68,342 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,970 median debt. Read more about Iti Technical College
Tidewater Community College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Tidewater Community College is a public school based in Norfolk, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,858, while out-of-state students pay about $12,296. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $14,789. Median earnings reach $38,349 ten years out. Set against $14,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Tidewater Community College report
Thomas Edison State College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Located in Trenton, NJ, Thomas Edison State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,838, with out-of-state students paying around $8,856. Thomas Edison State College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $9,200 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $69,331. That is a strong return on a $9,200 median debt. Read more about Thomas Edison State College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College placed #16 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school based in Perkinston, MS. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $11,653. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College alumni report median earnings of $33,017 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,653 median debt. Read more about Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Tarrant County College District ranked #17 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,863, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Tarrant County College District Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $15,148 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,727. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Tarrant County College District report
Lorain County Community College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. 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. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $17,611. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,837 ten years after entry. Set against $17,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Lorain County Community College
Vernon College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Vernon, TX, Vernon College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,720 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,120. Vernon College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,513 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,464 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,513 median debt. Read the full report on Vernon College
Front Range Community College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Located in Westminster, CO, Front Range Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,663, with out-of-state students paying around $17,263. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $17,384. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,910. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Front Range Community College report
Monroe Community College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Monroe Community College is a public school based in Rochester, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,006, with out-of-state students paying around $11,056. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $13,250. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,174. Set against $13,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Monroe Community College profile
Austin Community College District came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Based in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,550, while out-of-state students pay about $10,590. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $14,519. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Austin Community College District
Remington College Shreveport Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Shreveport, LA, Remington College Shreveport Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,245. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $12,965. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,349. That is a strong return on a $12,965 median debt. Get the full Remington College Shreveport Campus report
Des Moines Area Community College placed #24 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Ankeny, IA, Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,790, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Des Moines Area Community College Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,956 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,018. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Des Moines Area Community College
Idaho State University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Located in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Typical Electronics Engineering Technology student debt is $24,640. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,608. That is a strong return on a $24,640 median debt. Read the full report on Idaho State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Electronics Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Vincennes University landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Vincennes, IN, Vincennes University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,126 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,858. Vincennes University Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $13,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $41,110 ten years out. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Vincennes University
Indian River State College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Fort Pierce, FL, Indian River State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,764, compared with $10,201 for out-of-state students. The median Electronics Engineering Technology program debt is $10,492. Indian River State College alumni report median earnings of $38,315 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Indian River State College
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Located in Wichita, KS, Wichita Area Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,237. Graduates carry a median of $11,828 in student loans. Wichita Area Technical College alumni report median earnings of $38,679 a decade after entry. Set against $11,828 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita Technical Institute landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Wichita, KS. Wichita Technical Institute Electronics Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,500 in debt. Wichita Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $34,101 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,500 median debt. More on Wichita Technical Institute
Cleveland State Community College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Cleveland State Community College
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Crowder College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Crowder College report
Excelsior College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Excelsior College
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus report
Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology placed #34 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology
Weatherford College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Weatherford College report
Kennesaw State University placed #36 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Schoolcraft College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Schoolcraft College
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Albany Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Albany Technical College
Illinois Valley Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Illinois Valley Community College
American Samoa Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. More on American Samoa Community College
Broome Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Broome Community College
Clark State Community College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Clark State Community College report
Devry University Illinois ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Devry University Illinois
Vermont Technical College placed #45 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Vermont Technical College
Eastern Shore Community College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Eastern Shore Community College
Georgia Southern University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Georgia Southern University
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools. More on Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Hillsborough Community College placed #49 among the best-value Electronics Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Hillsborough Community College
Purdue University Northwest offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Purdue University Northwest
Related Electronics Engineering Technology Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 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 · 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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