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2026 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Schools in the Southeast Region

3 Colleges in the United States
$16,671 Avg Student Debt
$41,705 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Badge [Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other](/majors/engineering-technologies/mechanical-engineering-technology/mechanical-engineering-related-technologies-technicians-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other schools.

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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other degrees they offer, see the list below.

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Leading the list is John Tyler Community College, our #1 best value for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other in the Southeast Region. Set in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,082, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other graduates carry a median of $11,262 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other degree recipients from John Tyler Community College generally make around $36,623. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Tidewater Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other schools. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,858, while out-of-state students pay about $12,296. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other graduates carry a median of $11,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other degree recipients from Tidewater Community College generally make around $54,461. Set against $11,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Virginia State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other, landing the #3 spot this year. Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Petersburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,043, while out-of-state students pay about $22,650. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete the mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, other program here. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other graduates of Virginia State University earn a median of $65,472 early in their careers. Set against $27,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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