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

8 Colleges in the United States
$20,486 Avg Student Debt
$50,646 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields Badge [Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields](/majors/engineering-technologies/other-engineering-technology/engineering-technologies-and-engineering-related-fields-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields students.

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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 West Georgia Technical College this year. Set in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,978 for out-of-state students. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $12,651 in student loans. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn a median of $39,922 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earned it the #2 place for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields. Set in the city of Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,448, while out-of-state students pay about $6,016. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $11,693 in student loans. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earn a median of $39,765 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,693 median debt.

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Pierpont Community And Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields schools. Located in the town of Fairmont, Pierpont Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,762, while out-of-state students pay about $13,660. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $16,268 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields degree recipients from Pierpont Community And Technical College generally make around $43,759. Set against $16,268 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #4 makes Florida International University one of the best values for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $52,517 early in their careers. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Morehead State University earned it the #5 place for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,024, compared with $14,980 for out-of-state students. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $25,896 in student loans. Early-career other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates make about $41,046. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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North Carolina A And T State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields schools. Set in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,813 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields program here. Soon after graduation, other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields degree recipients from North Carolina A And T State University generally make around $62,689. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Arkansas State University Main Campus landed the #7 spot for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields value this year. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $14,522. 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 earned the #8 position for value in other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $25,000. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $70,620 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #9 for value in other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields this year. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. In-state tuition and fees average $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,673 to complete the other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields program here. Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $51,799 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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East Carolina University earned the #10 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. 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. That is a strong return on a $22,115 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University landed the #11 spot for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields value this year. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Typical student debt for other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields graduates is $13,296. Soon after graduation, other engineering technologies & engineering-related fields degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $83,388. That is a strong return on a $13,296 median debt. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 30 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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