by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mason/Masonry](/majors/construction-trades/masonry/mason-masonry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mason/masonry, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in mason/masonry, no school beat Williamson College Of The Trades this year. Located in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,611. Williamson College Of The Trades admits about 22% of applicants.
Ivy Tech Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mason/masonry, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. 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.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earned it the #3 place for mason/masonry. 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. Mason/masonry graduates carry a median of $9,915 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mason/masonry degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology generally make around $33,525. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 56 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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