by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mechanic & Repair Technologies](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/) 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 7 schools to find the best return on investment for mechanic & repair technologies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mechanic & repair technologies degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in mechanic & repair technologies, no school beat United Tribes Technical College this year. Set in the suburb of Bismarck, United Tribes Technical College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $5,232 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $25,292 ten years after entry.
Williston State College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the town of Williston, Williston State College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,114. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $15,400. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $42,984. Set against $15,400 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bismarck State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mechanic & repair technologies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Bismarck, Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $6,275. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Bismarck State College generally make around $44,309. That is a strong return on a $6,275 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in mechanic & repair technologies will find it at North Dakota State College Of Science, which ranked #4. North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wahpeton. Students from in state pay about $5,974 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. Students borrow a median of $11,835 to complete the mechanic & repair technologies program here. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of North Dakota State College Of Science earn a median of $56,659 early in their careers. Set against $11,835 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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