by our College Data Analytics Team
[Engineering Technologies](/majors/engineering-technologies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong engineering technologies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 210 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for engineering technologies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering technologies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Williamson College Of The Trades tops our 2026 list of the best value engineering technologies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,611. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.
Cuny Queensborough Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering technologies, landing the #2 spot this year. Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bayside. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,210, with out-of-state students paying around $8,090. Students borrow a median of $10,052 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $23,674. That is a strong return on a $10,052 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Cuny City College one of the best values for engineering technologies. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,340 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,290. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $53,154. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny City College admits about 60% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Cuny Bronx Community College one of the best values for engineering technologies. Cuny Bronx Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bronx. In-state tuition and fees average $5,206, while out-of-state students pay about $8,086. Students borrow a median of $8,224 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Cuny Bronx Community College earn a median of $31,273 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,224 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Nassau Community College earned it the #5 place for engineering technologies. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,330 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,130 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $11,850. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $38,734. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Cuny New York City College Of Technology came in at #6 for value in engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,332 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,982 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Cuny New York City College Of Technology generally make around $48,088. Set against $11,982 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Suffolk County Community College came in at #7 for value in engineering technologies this year. Suffolk County Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Selden. Students from in state pay about $6,630 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,460. Students borrow a median of $11,246 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Suffolk County Community College earn a median of $35,667 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,246 median debt.
Camden County College earned the #8 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Located in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,320 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,416 for out-of-state students. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $12,999 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Camden County College generally make around $39,549. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny Laguardia Community College landed the #9 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City. In-state tuition and fees average $5,218, while out-of-state students pay about $8,098. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $8,858. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $31,437. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mercer County Community College placed #10 among the best values for engineering technologies. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,310, while out-of-state students pay about $9,174. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $45,389. That is a strong return on a $12,250 median debt.
Middlesex County College placed #11 among the best values for engineering technologies. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,764, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $9,514. Engineering Technologies graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $37,975 early in their careers. Set against $9,514 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Set in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,796, while out-of-state students pay about $11,852. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $12,868. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $56,729. Set against $12,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hudson County Community College came in at #13 for value in engineering technologies this year. Hudson County Community College is a large public school located in the city of Jersey City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,384, while out-of-state students pay about $9,248. Students borrow a median of $10,671 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $35,909. That is a strong return on a $10,671 median debt.
Montgomery College placed #14 among the best values for engineering technologies. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,394, while out-of-state students pay about $14,250. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $11,230. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $24,833. That is a strong return on a $11,230 median debt.
Raritan Valley Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,664, compared with $7,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $47,248 early in their careers. Set against $9,668 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Essex County College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Essex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Newark. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,415, compared with $9,523 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,472 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $37,915. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Erie Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Erie Community College is a large public school located in the city of Buffalo. Students from in state pay about $6,100 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $5,677 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Erie Community College generally make around $29,929. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Monroe Community College placed #18 among the best values for engineering technologies. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,006, compared with $11,056 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,250 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $51,245. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Onondaga Community College earned the #19 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Set in the suburb of Syracuse, Onondaga Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,102, while out-of-state students pay about $11,392. Students borrow a median of $10,787 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Onondaga Community College earn a median of $48,058 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,787 median debt.
The Community College Of Baltimore County came in at #20 for value in engineering technologies this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,110, while out-of-state students pay about $10,182. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $18,038 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County generally make around $52,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Butler County Community College landed the #21 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Located in the town of Butler, Butler County Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,910 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,000. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $10,836. Engineering Technologies graduates of Butler County Community College earn a median of $41,492 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sussex County Community College landed the #22 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Sussex County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Newton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,544, with out-of-state students paying around $9,024. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $27,179. Set against $10,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cumberland County College came in at #23 for value in engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Vineland, Cumberland County College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,160, while out-of-state students pay about $6,000. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $13,236 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Cumberland County College generally make around $38,274. That is a strong return on a $13,236 median debt.
Farmingdale State College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Set in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,626 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $20,144. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $59,324. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%.
Orange County Community College earned the #25 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Orange County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Middletown. Students from in state pay about $6,526 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,334. Students borrow a median of $14,152 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Orange County Community College earn a median of $43,442 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,152 median debt.
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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 · 210 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 30 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
