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2026 Best Value Engineering-Related Technologies Schools in the Southeast Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$19,943 Avg Student Debt
$42,745 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Engineering-Related Technologies Badge [Engineering-Related Technologies](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-technologies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 29 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value engineering-related technologies schools.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering-related technologies, balancing cost against outcomes.

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

For return on investment in engineering-related technologies, no school beat University Of Florida this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $59,013. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

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Hazard Community And Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. Set in the town of Hazard, Hazard Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,728 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,432 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,212 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Hazard Community And Technical College generally make around $32,626. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in engineering-related technologies will find it at Horry Georgetown Technical College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Conway, Horry Georgetown Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,518, compared with $10,978 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $19,172. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Horry Georgetown Technical College generally make around $37,387. Set against $19,172 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in engineering-related technologies will find it at Wake Technical Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,254 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,862. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $17,900. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates of Wake Technical Community College earn a median of $38,673 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #5 makes South Louisiana Community College one of the best values for engineering-related technologies. Set in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,210. Students borrow a median of $12,435 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates of South Louisiana Community College earn a median of $38,854 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Sandhills Community College placed #6 among the best values for engineering-related technologies. Sandhills Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Pinehurst. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $6,648. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $9,238 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Sandhills Community College generally make around $46,492. Set against $9,238 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of North Georgia earned the #7 position for value in engineering-related technologies this year. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,444 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,956. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $21,439 in student loans. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $43,714 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering-related technologies schools. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Morrilton. In-state tuition and fees average $3,648, compared with $4,728 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,758 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton generally make around $47,729. That is a strong return on a $13,758 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College came in at #9 for value in engineering-related technologies this year. Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Asheville. Students from in state pay about $2,882 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,026. Students borrow a median of $18,883 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $37,459. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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East Tennessee State University placed #10 among the best values for engineering-related technologies. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,216, with out-of-state students paying around $13,726. Students borrow a median of $21,301 to complete the engineering-related technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from East Tennessee State University generally make around $45,444. That is a strong return on a $21,301 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Kennesaw State University earned the #11 position for value in engineering-related technologies this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. Early-career engineering-related technologies graduates make about $53,824. Set against $27,004 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL

Everglades University came in at #12 for value in engineering-related technologies this year. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Everglades University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,680. Typical student debt for engineering-related technologies graduates is $48,300. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Everglades University generally make around $48,899. That is a strong return on a $48,300 median debt. Roughly 82% 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 · 29 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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