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2026 Best Value Technology Education Schools in Iowa

[Technology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/technology-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong technology education education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for technology education students.

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• Best Value Technology Education Schools in Iowa

2026 Best Value Technology Education Schools in Iowa

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the technology education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Technology Education Schools

1

University Of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

$9,936 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,000 Avg Student Debt

$55,177 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Northern Iowa earned the #1 spot for value among technology education schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, technology education degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa generally make around $52,307. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

$29,750 In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,341 Avg Student Debt

$48,936 Median Earnings (10yr)

William Penn University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value technology education schools. Located in the town of Oskaloosa, William Penn University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $29,750 in tuition and fees. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $28,341 in student loans. Technology Education graduates of William Penn University earn a median of $39,727 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 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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