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2026 Best Value Engineering Technology (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
$24,698 Avg Student Debt
$50,067 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Engineering Technology (Other) Bachelor's Degree Badge [Engineering Technology (Other)](/majors/engineering-technologies/other-engineering-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 135 schools to find the best return on investment for engineering technology (other) students.

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2026 Best Value Engineering Technology (Other) Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering technology (other), balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Engineering Technology (Other) Schools

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Florida International University earned the #1 spot for value among engineering technology (other) schools in the United States. 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, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $52,517. That is a strong return on a $19,349 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%.

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Morehead State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technology (other) schools. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,024, with out-of-state students paying around $14,980. Students borrow a median of $25,896 to complete the engineering technology (other) program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from Morehead State University generally make around $41,046. Set against $25,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in engineering technology (other) will find it at North Carolina A And T State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,813, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $62,689. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arkansas State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for engineering technology (other). Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,090, compared with $14,522 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,399 to complete the engineering technology (other) program here. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates of Arkansas State University Main Campus earn a median of $48,847 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,399 median debt. Arkansas State University Main Campus admits about 82% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Old Dominion University one of the best values for engineering technology (other). Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering technology (other) graduates is $25,000. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $70,620 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earned the #6 position for value in engineering technology (other) this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $22,492. Students borrow a median of $24,673 to complete the engineering technology (other) program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $51,799. Set against $24,673 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technology (other) schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. 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 landed the #8 spot for engineering technology (other) value this year. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Typical student debt for engineering technology (other) graduates is $22,115. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $72,022. That is a strong return on a $22,115 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Michigan University landed the #9 spot for engineering technology (other) value this year. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $28,781 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. Set against $28,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Bowling Green State University Firelands came in at #10 for value in engineering technology (other) this year. Set in the rural area of Huron, Bowling Green State University Firelands is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,131, compared with $14,119 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,768 to complete the engineering technology (other) program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technology (other) degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Firelands generally make around $66,669. Set against $21,768 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Keene State College earned the #11 position for value in engineering technology (other) this year. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Typical student debt for engineering technology (other) graduates is $27,000. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $46,715. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants.

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technology (other) schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $66,669. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Berklee College Of Music landed the #13 spot for engineering technology (other) value this year. 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. Engineering Technology (Other) graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career engineering technology (other) graduates make about $26,827. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.

Other Engineering Technology (Other) Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Engineering Technology (Other) rankings across degree levels:

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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 · 135 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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