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2026 Best Value Other Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 135 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect 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 analyzed 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 Other Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
California Maritime Academy tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Other Engineering Technology bachelor's degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Vallejo, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,559, compared with $22,159 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $94,784 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. California Maritime Academy has an acceptance rate of 95%. See the full California Maritime Academy profile
A rank of #2 makes Florida International University one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Miami, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Florida International University Other Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,349 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,249 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,349 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%. Get the full Florida International University report
Morehead State University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Other Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Morehead, KY, Morehead State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,024, with out-of-state students paying around $14,980. Graduates carry a median of $25,896 in student loans. Median earnings reach $43,197 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%. Read more about Morehead State University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern Michigan University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Eastern Michigan University is a public school based in Ypsilanti, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Typical Other Engineering Technology student debt is $28,781. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,793. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pittsburg State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Typical Other Engineering Technology student debt is $21,235. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,579. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Pittsburg State University
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public school based in Charlotte, NC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,239, while out-of-state students pay about $22,492. The median Other Engineering Technology program debt is $24,673. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte alumni report median earnings of $57,289 a decade after entry. Set against $24,673 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
East Carolina University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. East Carolina University is a public school based in Greenville, NC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. East Carolina University Other Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,115 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,146 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,115 median debt. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. More on East Carolina University
Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Typical Other Engineering Technology student debt is $22,759. Bowling Green State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $47,896 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%. Get the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus report
Northeastern State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Tahlequah, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,810, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. The median Other Engineering Technology program debt is $23,465. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,379. That is a strong return on a $23,465 median debt. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants. Get the full Northeastern State University report
Northern Kentucky University placed #10 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Highland Heights, KY. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,088, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,572 to complete their Other Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $50,220 ten years out. Set against $25,572 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Northern Kentucky University
Bowling Green State University Firelands placed #11 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Huron, OH, Bowling Green State University Firelands is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,131, compared with $14,119 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,768 to complete their Other Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,896. That is a strong return on a $21,768 median debt. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Firelands
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public school based in Stillwater, OK. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete their Other Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $57,413 ten years out. Set against $22,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Shawnee State University placed #14 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Portsmouth, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,448, with out-of-state students paying around $16,032. The median Other Engineering Technology program debt is $28,750. Shawnee State University alumni report median earnings of $39,596 a decade after entry. Set against $28,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Shawnee State University report
Eastern Washington University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Located in Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,586 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. The median Other Engineering Technology program debt is $21,754. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,897. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Eastern Washington University report
Jacksonville State University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Based in Jacksonville, AL, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,894, compared with $23,334 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Engineering Technology student debt is $24,471. Jacksonville State University alumni report median earnings of $45,235 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,471 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. More on Jacksonville State University
Old Dominion University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Old Dominion University is a public school based in Norfolk, VA. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,780. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Other Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,914. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%. Get the full Old Dominion University report
Northwestern Michigan College landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Northwestern Michigan College is a public school based in Traverse City, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,860, with out-of-state students paying around $13,476. Students borrow a median of $17,694 to complete their Other Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,167. Set against $17,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Northwestern Michigan College
North Carolina A And T State University placed #19 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Greensboro, NC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,813, with out-of-state students paying around $20,673. The median Other Engineering Technology program debt is $31,000. Median earnings reach $44,440 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Carolina A And T State University has an acceptance rate of 50%. Get the full North Carolina A And T State University report
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Other Engineering Technology students take on a median of $20,778 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $81,054. That is a strong return on a $20,778 median debt. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign admits about 42% of applicants. Get the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign report
Keene State College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Located in Keene, NH, Keene State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,784 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,840. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Other Engineering Technology program here. Keene State College alumni report median earnings of $54,368 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Keene State College has an acceptance rate of 90%. Get the full Keene State College report
New York Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Old Westbury, NY, New York Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,560. The median Other Engineering Technology program debt is $25,435. New York Institute Of Technology alumni report median earnings of $70,080 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,435 median debt. New York Institute Of Technology admits about 81% of applicants. Read the full report on New York Institute Of Technology
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Purdue University Northwest came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Purdue University Northwest
Atlanta Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Atlanta Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Arizona State University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. More on Arizona State University
Northwest State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. More on Northwest State Community College
College Of Southern Nevada ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Get the full College Of Southern Nevada report
Oakland Community College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Oakland Community College
The Community College Of Baltimore County landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full The Community College Of Baltimore County report
Chesapeake College placed #31 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Chesapeake College
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Cincinnati State Technical And Community College report
Folsom Lake College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Folsom Lake College report
Howard Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Howard Community College profile
Ocean County College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Ocean County College report
Shasta College
Shasta College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Shasta College profile
Siena Heights University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Siena Heights University
Clark State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Clark State Community College
San Diego City College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full San Diego City College report
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. More on Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
San Joaquin Delta College placed #41 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on San Joaquin Delta College
Purdue University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. More on Purdue University Main Campus
Cuny College Of Staten Island ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Cuny College Of Staten Island
Gloucester County College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Gloucester County College
Warren County Community College placed #45 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Warren County Community College profile
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Bridgevalley Community And Technical College report
Sussex County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Sussex County Community College report
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. See the full Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City profile
Columbus Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Columbus Technical College
Elizabeth City State University placed #50 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Elizabeth City State University report
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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 135 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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