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2026 Best Value Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Quality Control Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 169 schools 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.
To help you make your decision, Trade College analyzed schools to build 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 Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
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Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best-value Quality Control Technology school in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Orange Beach, AL. Students from in state pay about $6,224 in tuition and fees. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $20,517. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Columbia Southern University
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on this year's best-value Quality Control Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Slippery Rock, PA, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,568 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,676. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $25,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,032. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 72%. See the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania profile
Out of the 169 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater landed the #3 spot. Based in Whitewater, WI, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $24,384 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,356. That is a strong return on a $24,384 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater admits about 86% of applicants. More on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide came in at #4 on this year's best-value Quality Control Technology ranking in the United States. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school based in Daytona Beach, FL. Students from in state pay about $12,097 in tuition and fees. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $20,787 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $84,131. Set against $20,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide has an acceptance rate of 58%. Get the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide report
Waldorf College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Quality Control Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Forest City, IA, Waldorf College is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $25,978. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $23,973. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,165. That is a strong return on a $23,973 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted. See the full Waldorf College profile
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Indiana, PA, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,380, while out-of-state students pay about $16,297. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $26,288. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,019. That is a strong return on a $26,288 median debt. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus
Murray State University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. 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 Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,737. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Murray State University has an acceptance rate of 86%. See the full Murray State University profile
University Of Central Missouri placed #8 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Warrensburg, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $27,000. University Of Central Missouri alumni report median earnings of $49,560 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 64% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Central Missouri report
Eastern Kentucky University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, with out-of-state students paying around $21,230. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $34,786. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,795 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Kentucky University admits about 78% of applicants. Read more about Eastern Kentucky University
Central Washington University placed #10 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Based in Ellensburg, WA, Central Washington University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,417, compared with $27,526 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,833 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,580 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Washington University has an acceptance rate of 91%. Get the full Central Washington University report
University Of Alaska Anchorage offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. University Of Alaska Anchorage Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $21,787 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,871. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Durant, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,200, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $23,779. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,079 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Southeastern Oklahoma State University report
Indiana State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Based in Terre Haute, IN, Indiana State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,258 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Indiana State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $25,582 in debt. Indiana State University alumni report median earnings of $48,387 a decade after entry. Set against $25,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana State University admits about 81% of applicants. Get the full Indiana State University report
Grand Valley State University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $29,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%. Read the full report on Grand Valley State University
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania placed #15 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Set in Millersville, PA, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,128 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,952. Students borrow a median of $25,375 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Median earnings reach $55,246 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,375 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
Jacksonville State University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Jacksonville, AL. Students from in state pay about $12,894 in tuition and fees, compared with $23,334 for out-of-state students. Jacksonville State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $23,709 in debt. Median earnings reach $45,235 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,709 median debt. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Jacksonville State University report
Pittsburg State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Set in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,579. That is a strong return on a $22,669 median debt. Pittsburg State University admits about 89% of applicants. More on Pittsburg State University
Marshall University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. This public school is set in Huntington, WV. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,162, compared with $20,342 for out-of-state students. Marshall University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $26,750 in debt. Median earnings reach $46,354 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Marshall University has an acceptance rate of 96%. More on Marshall University
Northeastern State University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Tahlequah, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,810, compared with $17,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,189 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,379. Set against $21,189 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants. More on Northeastern State University
California State University Dominguez Hills landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Carson, CA, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,454, while out-of-state students pay about $20,054. Students borrow a median of $15,886 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. California State University Dominguez Hills alumni report median earnings of $57,162 a decade after entry. Set against $15,886 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%. Read the full report on California State University Dominguez Hills
University Of Houston Downtown landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,582, compared with $17,434 for out-of-state students. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $37,784. University Of Houston Downtown alumni report median earnings of $53,551 a decade after entry. Set against $37,784 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Houston Downtown
Keene State College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Based in Keene, NH, Keene State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,784, compared with $26,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,368. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants. Get the full Keene State College report
Fairmont State University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Fairmont, WV, Fairmont State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,708, compared with $18,924 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,307 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,857. That is a strong return on a $26,307 median debt. Fairmont State University admits about 99% of applicants. Get the full Fairmont State University report
Southeastern Louisiana University placed #24 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Based in Hammond, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,373, while out-of-state students pay about $20,851. Graduates carry a median of $23,455 in student loans. Southeastern Louisiana University alumni report median earnings of $46,482 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%. See the full Southeastern Louisiana University profile
Madonna University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Read more about Madonna University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Nicholls State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Get the full Nicholls State University report
Pennsylvania College Of Technology ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Read more about Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Anna Maria College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. See the full Anna Maria College profile
Collin County Community College District landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Collin County Community College District
Northcentral Technical College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Northcentral Technical College
Universidad Ana G Mendez landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Universidad Ana G Mendez report
Taft College
Taft College placed #32 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Taft College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile
Sinclair Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Sinclair Community College
University Of Arizona ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Get the full University Of Arizona report
Thiel College
Thiel College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Thiel College report
Tri County Technical College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Read the full report on Tri County Technical College
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. More on Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom
Palomar College
Palomar College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. More on Palomar College
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
Hennepin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Get the full Hennepin Technical College report
Southern University At Shreveport offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Southern University At Shreveport
Lee College
Lee College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. More on Lee College
Purdue University Northwest came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. See the full Purdue University Northwest profile
San Diego State University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on San Diego State University
Grand Rapids Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Grand Rapids Community College
Lakeshore Technical College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Read the full report on Lakeshore Technical College
Ogden Weber Technical College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Ogden Weber Technical College
College Of The Mainland ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Get the full College Of The Mainland report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 169 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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