2026 Best Value Technology Education Schools in Illinois
[Technology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/technology-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for technology education students.
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2026 Best Value Technology Education Schools in Illinois
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in technology education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Technology Education Schools
Leading the list is Illinois State University, our #1 best value for technology education in Illinois. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,410, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $24,149 in student loans. Technology Education graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of $50,102 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,149 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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