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2026 Best Value Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields Bachelor’s Degree Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
$24,698 Avg Student Debt
$50,067 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields Bachelor's Degree Badge [Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields](/majors/engineering-technologies/other-engineering-technology/engineering-technologies-and-engineering-related-fields-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 135 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields schools.

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

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For return on investment in other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields, no school beat Florida International University this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $19,349. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $52,517 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Morehead State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields schools. Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Morehead. In-state tuition and fees average $10,024, with out-of-state students paying around $14,980. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $25,896 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields degree recipients from Morehead State University generally make around $41,046. That is a strong return on a $25,896 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes North Carolina A And T State University one of the best values for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields. Located in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,813 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,673. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $31,000. Early-career other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates make about $62,689. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. North Carolina A And T State University admits about 50% of applicants.

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Arkansas State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields schools. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,090, compared with $14,522 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,399 to complete the other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields program here. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Arkansas State University Main Campus earn a median of $48,847 early in their careers. Set against $23,399 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Old Dominion University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields, landing the #5 spot this year. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $25,000. Early-career other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates make about $70,620. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields schools. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $24,673. Soon after graduation, other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $51,799. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #7 for value in other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $22,337. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.

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East Carolina University earned the #8 position for value in other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $22,115 in student loans. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $72,022 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. East Carolina University admits about 89% of applicants.

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Eastern Michigan University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields schools. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete the other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields program here. Early-career other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates make about $47,887. That is a strong return on a $28,781 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Bowling Green State University Firelands came in at #10 for value in other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields this year. Bowling Green State University Firelands is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Huron. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,131, while out-of-state students pay about $14,119. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $21,768 in student loans. Early-career other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates make about $66,669. That is a strong return on a $21,768 median debt.

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Keene State College landed the #11 spot for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields value this year. Keene State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Keene. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields degree recipients from Keene State College generally make around $46,715. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants.

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #12 for value in other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $23,750. Early-career other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates make about $66,669. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.

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Berklee College Of Music ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields schools. Set in the city of Boston, Berklee College Of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,040. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Berklee College Of Music earn a median of $26,827 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 135 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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