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2026 Best Value Transportation Materials Handling Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Transportation Materials Handling associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 556 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 arm you with the information you need, 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 Transportation Materials Handling Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Johnson County Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Johnson County Community College is a public school based in Overland Park, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $5,775. Johnson County Community College alumni report median earnings of $45,387 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $5,775 median debt. See the full Johnson County Community College profile
You'll get strong value at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Daytona Beach, FL. Students from in state pay about $12,097 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide alumni report median earnings of $84,131 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,375 median debt. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide admits about 58% of applicants. Read more about Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
A rank of #3 makes Fox Valley Technical College one of the best values in the United States. Based in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $8,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,684 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $8,250 median debt. See the full Fox Valley Technical College profile
San Jacinto Community College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Transportation Materials Handling ranking in the United States. Located in Pasadena, TX, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,490, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Students borrow a median of $11,376 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,062 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on San Jacinto Community College
You'll get strong value at Northwestern Michigan College, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Traverse City, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,860, compared with $13,476 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $17,151. Median earnings reach $38,167 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Northwestern Michigan College
Community College Of Allegheny County ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Community College Of Allegheny County is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,956, compared with $12,583 for out-of-state students. Community College Of Allegheny County Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $11,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $39,449 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Community College Of Allegheny County
The Community College Of Baltimore County offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Baltimore, MD, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,110, while out-of-state students pay about $10,182. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $18,038. Median earnings reach $43,729 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on The Community College Of Baltimore County
Florida Institute Of Technology Online came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Florida Institute Of Technology Online is a private not-for-profit school based in Melbourne, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,780. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,137. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Florida Institute Of Technology Online profile
Utah Valley University placed #9 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Set in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $23,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,486. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. Read more about Utah Valley University
Middle Georgia State University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Set in Macon, GA, Middle Georgia State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,038, with out-of-state students paying around $16,390. Graduates carry a median of $22,700 in student loans. Median earnings reach $40,863 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,700 median debt. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. More on Middle Georgia State University
Lincoln Land Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Lincoln Land Community College is a public school based in Springfield, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,744, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. The median Transportation Materials Handling program debt is $5,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,479. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt. Read the full report on Lincoln Land Community College
Hinds Community College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Raymond, MS, Hinds Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,300. Hinds Community College Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $9,700 in debt. Median earnings reach $30,774 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $9,700 median debt. Get the full Hinds Community College report
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Based in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,334. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $20,750. Median earnings reach $53,390 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Southern Illinois University Carbondale admits about 87% of applicants. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Based in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,074. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $20,375. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $84,131. That is a strong return on a $20,375 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted. More on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Liberty University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Students borrow a median of $24,874 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,813. Set against $24,874 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Liberty University
Kansas State University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Kansas State University Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,262 ten years after entry. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%. Get the full Kansas State University report
Central Oregon Community College placed #17 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Central Oregon Community College is a public school based in Bend, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,683, while out-of-state students pay about $15,246. Typical Transportation Materials Handling student debt is $13,416. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,940. Set against $13,416 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Central Oregon Community College
University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. University Of Alaska Anchorage Transportation Materials Handling students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,871. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Maine Maritime Academy landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Maine Maritime Academy is a public school based in Castine, ME. Students from in state pay about $15,158 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,102 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $89,964. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Maine Maritime Academy has an acceptance rate of 54%. Get the full Maine Maritime Academy report
Florida Institute Of Technology landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Melbourne, FL. Students from in state pay about $45,900 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,137. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Florida Institute Of Technology
Texas State Technical College placed #21 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Located in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,212, with out-of-state students paying around $11,812. Graduates carry a median of $12,054 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,916 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,054 median debt. Read the full report on Texas State Technical College
Letourneau University placed #22 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Located in Longview, TX, Letourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,160. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Transportation Materials Handling program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,103. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Letourneau University
Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Flushing, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $29,810. Graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Median earnings reach $64,973 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology
Ocean County Vocational Technical School ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Read the full report on Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Ohio University Main Campus came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Transportation Materials Handling Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Vermont Technical College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Vermont Technical College
Washington County Community College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Washington County Community College report
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. More on Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
New River Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. More on New River Community College
Ohio Business College Dayton Driving Academy ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Read the full report on Ohio Business College Dayton Driving Academy
Southeast Missouri State University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read the full report on Southeast Missouri State University
Texas Womans University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Texas Womans University report
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Amarillo College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Amarillo College
Craven Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. Read more about Craven Community College
Salt Lake Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Salt Lake Community College
Warren County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Warren County Community College report
Bevill State Community College placed #37 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. Read the full report on Bevill State Community College
Bridgerland Technical College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. More on Bridgerland Technical College
Perry Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Perry Technical Institute report
Vincennes University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. See the full Vincennes University profile
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon
Sunstate Academy Jones Technical Institute ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools. More on Sunstate Academy Jones Technical Institute
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. See the full Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge profile
Florida Gateway College placed #46 among the best-value Transportation Materials Handling schools in the United States. See the full Florida Gateway College profile
Jacksonville University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Jacksonville University
Quincy University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Quincy University
Austin Peay State University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. More on Austin Peay State University
Green River Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Green River Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 556 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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