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2026 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

[Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/engineering-technology/) 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 6 schools to find the best return on investment for engineering technology students.

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• Best Value Engineering Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

2026 Best Value Engineering Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Best Value Engineering Technology Schools

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

$23,005 In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,625 Avg Student Debt

$63,727 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Temple University the best value for a degree in engineering technology in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for engineering technology graduates is $30,625. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $57,665. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

$65,636 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,529 Avg Student Debt

$114,862 Median Earnings (10yr)

Carnegie Mellon University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Engineering Technology graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants.

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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 · 6 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.