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2026 Best Value Technology Education Schools in Minnesota

[Technology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/technology-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong technology education education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for technology education students.

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• Best Value Technology Education Schools in Minnesota

2026 Best Value Technology Education Schools in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in technology education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Technology Education Schools

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

$10,245 In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,795 Avg Student Debt

$55,813 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Saint Cloud State University, our #1 best value for technology education in Minnesota. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Students borrow a median of $30,795 to complete the technology education program here. Technology Education graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $43,279 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

$10,237 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,389 Avg Student Debt

$53,755 Median Earnings (10yr)

Bemidji State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value technology education schools. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,237. Technology Education graduates carry a median of $23,389 in student loans. Soon after graduation, technology education degree recipients from Bemidji State University generally make around $48,984. Set against $23,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 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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