by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mason/Masonry](/majors/construction-trades/masonry/mason-masonry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 56 schools to find the best return on investment for mason/masonry students.
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The right mason/masonry school can pay off for years to come. That is why we developed our Best Value Mason/Masonry Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mason/masonry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Williamson College Of The Trades earned the #1 spot for value among mason/masonry schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $31,611. The acceptance rate is 22%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Carolina Community College earned it the #2 place for mason/masonry. Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Sanford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,711, compared with $8,855 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,266 to complete the mason/masonry program here. Mason/masonry graduates of Central Carolina Community College earn a median of $38,198 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,266 median debt.
George C Wallace State Community College Selma came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value mason/masonry schools. Set in the town of Selma, George C Wallace State Community College Selma is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,740, compared with $8,610 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $15,250. Soon after graduation, mason/masonry degree recipients from George C Wallace State Community College Selma generally make around $39,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Arizona College earned it the #4 place for mason/masonry. Set in the rural area of Coolidge, Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,250, while out-of-state students pay about $4,500. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $11,635. Mason/masonry graduates of Central Arizona College earn a median of $48,826 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,635 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in mason/masonry will find it at Halifax Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Weldon, Halifax Community College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,608 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,752. Soon after graduation, mason/masonry degree recipients from Halifax Community College generally make around $70,982.
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City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College came in at #6 for value in mason/masonry this year. Set in the city of Chicago, City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,590 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,150 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,250 to complete the mason/masonry program here. Mason/masonry graduates of City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College earn a median of $48,264 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,250 median debt.
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value mason/masonry schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Mason/masonry graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. Mason/masonry graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $40,734 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,889 median debt.
Southeast Community College Area placed #8 among the best values for mason/masonry. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Mason/masonry graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans. Mason/masonry graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $44,877 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Milwaukee Area Technical College earned the #9 position for value in mason/masonry this year. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,184, with out-of-state students paying around $7,427. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $18,296. Soon after graduation, mason/masonry degree recipients from Milwaukee Area Technical College generally make around $38,325. Set against $18,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Moraine Park Technical College placed #10 among the best values for mason/masonry. Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fond du Lac. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,819, compared with $7,084 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $11,471. Mason/masonry graduates of Moraine Park Technical College earn a median of $39,552 early in their careers. Set against $11,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tulsa Technology Center came in at #11 for value in mason/masonry this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $11,384. Mason/masonry graduates of Tulsa Technology Center earn a median of $32,406 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology landed the #12 spot for mason/masonry value this year. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Lancaster. Students from in state pay about $9,050 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $9,915. Early-career mason/masonry graduates make about $33,525. That is a strong return on a $9,915 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College placed #13 among the best values for mason/masonry. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Typical student debt for mason/masonry graduates is $12,112. Mason/masonry graduates of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $42,087 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Piedmont Technical College earned the #14 position for value in mason/masonry this year. Located in the town of Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,775 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,923. Mason/masonry graduates carry a median of $17,652 in student loans. Early-career mason/masonry graduates make about $36,577. That is a strong return on a $17,652 median debt.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 56 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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