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 25 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for engineering technologies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the engineering technologies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Sowela Technical Community College the best value for a degree in engineering technologies in Louisiana. Set in the city of Lake Charles, Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,305. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $7,850. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $64,533. Set against $7,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in engineering technologies will find it at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, which ranked #2. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,098, while out-of-state students pay about $4,363. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $8,625 in student loans. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $18,707. That is a strong return on a $8,625 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at River Parishes Community College earned it the #3 place for engineering technologies. River Parishes Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Gonzales. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,079. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $11,187 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from River Parishes Community College generally make around $54,856. That is a strong return on a $11,187 median debt.
Louisiana Delta Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value engineering technologies schools. Located in the city of Monroe, Louisiana Delta Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,159. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $14,024 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of Louisiana Delta Community College earn a median of $35,839 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in engineering technologies will find it at South Louisiana Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,210 in tuition and fees. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of South Louisiana Community College earn a median of $35,771 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,500 median debt.
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Bossier Parish Community College earned the #6 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. Students from in state pay about $4,268 in tuition and fees. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Bossier Parish Community College generally make around $43,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Nunez Community College earned the #7 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Nunez Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Chalmette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,255. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $17,800. Engineering Technologies graduates of Nunez Community College earn a median of $45,491 early in their careers. Set against $17,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Baton Rouge Community College placed #8 among the best values for engineering technologies. Baton Rouge Community College is a large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,321. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Baton Rouge Community College generally make around $103,572. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northshore Technical Community College came in at #9 for value in engineering technologies this year. Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lacombe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,299. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $14,815 in student loans. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $31,601. Set against $14,815 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
L E Fletcher Technical Community College placed #10 among the best values for engineering technologies. L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Schriever. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,219. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $5,396 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of L E Fletcher Technical Community College earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Delgado Community College landed the #11 spot for engineering technologies value this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,279. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $25,283 in student loans. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $36,073. Set against $25,283 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwest Louisiana Technical College came in at #12 for value in engineering technologies this year. Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Minden. In-state tuition and fees average $4,109. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of Northwest Louisiana Technical College earn a median of $46,892 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Nicholls State University earned the #13 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Set in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,149, compared with $9,242 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $18,987. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Nicholls State University generally make around $58,199. That is a strong return on a $18,987 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #14 for value in engineering technologies this year. Set in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,373, compared with $20,851 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,702 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Engineering Technologies graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $50,432 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,702 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Louisiana Tech University earned the #15 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Louisiana Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Ruston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,125, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $21,750. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Louisiana Tech University generally make around $83,858. Set against $21,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana Tech University admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of Louisiana Lafayette came in at #16 for value in engineering technologies this year. University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette. In-state tuition and fees average $10,418, while out-of-state students pay about $24,146. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Engineering Technologies graduates of University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn a median of $42,873 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,125 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Grambling State University came in at #17 for value in engineering technologies this year. Grambling State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Grambling. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,683, with out-of-state students paying around $16,706. Students borrow a median of $44,625 to complete the engineering technologies program here. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $40,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Grambling State University admits about 45% of applicants.
Ayers Career College earned the #18 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Set in the city of Shreveport, Ayers Career College is a small private for-profit institution. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Ayers Career College generally make around $29,832. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Iti Technical College earned the #19 position for value in engineering technologies this year. Set in the suburb of Baton Rouge, Iti Technical College is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,711. Engineering Technologies graduates carry a median of $17,433 in student loans. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $54,382. That is a strong return on a $17,433 median debt.
Remington College Baton Rouge Campus came in at #20 for value in engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Remington College Baton Rouge Campus is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,837. Typical student debt for engineering technologies graduates is $20,000. Early-career engineering technologies graduates make about $45,445. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 25 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.