2026 Best Value Other Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Engineering Technology master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 135 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Grad Degree analyzed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Other Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,386 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,887 ten years after entry. Set against $22,386 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #2 on this year's best-value Other Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. The median Other Engineering Technology program debt is $21,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,424 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Purdue University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 50%. More on Purdue University Main Campus
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Arizona State University Other Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,842 in debt. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. Get the full Arizona State University report
Out of the 135 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #5 spot. Set in Charlotte, NC, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,239, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Typical Other Engineering Technology student debt is $24,673. Median earnings reach $57,289 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,673 median debt. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Jacksonville State University placed #7 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Jacksonville, AL, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,894, while out-of-state students pay about $23,334. Typical Other Engineering Technology student debt is $24,471. Jacksonville State University alumni report median earnings of $45,235 a decade after entry. Set against $24,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Jacksonville State University admits about 78% of applicants. See the full Jacksonville State University profile
Northwestern University placed #8 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Evanston, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,322. Northwestern University Other Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $89,363 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northwestern University has an acceptance rate of 8%. Get the full Northwestern University report
Augusta Technical College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Augusta Technical College
Folsom Lake College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Folsom Lake College
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Coastal Pines Technical College
East Carolina University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. See the full East Carolina University profile
Northern Kentucky University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Northern Kentucky University
University Of West Alabama offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full University Of West Alabama report
Northern Essex Community College placed #13 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Northern Essex Community College
College Of Southern Maryland offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. More on College Of Southern Maryland
Shawnee State University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Shawnee State University
Allegany College Of Maryland placed #16 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Allegany College Of Maryland profile
Prince Georges Community College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. See the full Prince Georges Community College profile
Las Positas College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Las Positas College
California Maritime Academy ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. See the full California Maritime Academy profile
College Of Southern Nevada landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full College Of Southern Nevada profile
Francis Marion University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. More on Francis Marion University
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Clark State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. More on Clark State Community College
Cumberland County College placed #24 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Cumberland County College
Suny Maritime College placed #25 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Suny Maritime College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Vermont Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Vermont Technical College
Oakland Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on Oakland Community College
Truckee Meadows Community College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Truckee Meadows Community College
Albany Technical College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Albany Technical College
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Southeast Missouri State University profile
Pittsburg State University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read the full report on Pittsburg State University
Norco College
Norco College placed #32 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Norco College
Atlanta Technical College placed #33 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Atlanta Technical College
Duke University
Duke University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Duke University
North Carolina A And T State University placed #35 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on North Carolina A And T State University
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #36 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Central Piedmont Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Central Piedmont Community College report
Fort Valley State University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. More on Fort Valley State University
East Central College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. See the full East Central College profile
Lanier Technical College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Lanier Technical College
Massachusetts Bay Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Massachusetts Bay Community College report
Missouri State University West Plains ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Missouri State University West Plains
Warren County Community College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Warren County Community College profile
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. See the full San Joaquin Delta College profile
University Of Hartford placed #45 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full University Of Hartford profile
Salem Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. More on Salem Community College
Saginaw Valley State University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full Saginaw Valley State University profile
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. More on Brigham Young University Provo
Middlesex Community College Bedford came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Middlesex Community College Bedford report
The Community College Of Baltimore County placed #50 among the best-value Other Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full The Community College Of Baltimore County profile
Related Other Engineering Technology Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Other Engineering Technology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Other Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 135 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.