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2026 Best Quality Control Technology/Technician Schools in the Southwest Region

3 Colleges in the United States
70 Quality Control Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
$44,319 Avg Early-Career Salary

Quality Control Technology/Technician degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for quality control technology/technician students.

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Best Schools for Quality Control Technology/Technician in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall quality control technology/technician education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Quality Control Technology/Technician

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best quality control technology/technician schools. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Tarleton State University awarded about 13 quality control technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Quality Control Technology/technician graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $50,532 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete this degree. See the full quality control technology/technician program report for Tarleton State University

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Students looking for a strong quality control technology/technician program will find one at San Jacinto Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 57 quality control technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their quality control technology/technician degree from San Jacinto Community College earn around $38,107 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,376. More information about a degree in quality control technology/technician from San Jacinto Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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