2026 Best Value Quality Control Technology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Quality Control Technology master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 169 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Grad Degree analyzed schools to produce 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 Quality Control Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Columbia Southern University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Quality Control Technology master's degree schools in the United States. Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school based in Orange Beach, AL. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,224. Columbia Southern University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $20,517 in debt. Columbia Southern University alumni report median earnings of $63,534 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Columbia Southern University
Out of the 169 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Wisconsin Stout landed the #2 spot. Set in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,701, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $25,821. Median earnings reach $58,084 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,821 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Stout has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stout
Out of the 169 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Kennesaw State University landed the #3 spot. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $27,004. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,552. Set against $27,004 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
You'll get strong value at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, which ranked #4 this year. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school based in Daytona Beach, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,097. The median Quality Control Technology program debt is $20,787. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide alumni report median earnings of $84,131 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,787 median debt. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide has an acceptance rate of 58%. Get the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide report
Tarleton State University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Quality Control Technology ranking in the United States. Tarleton State University is a public school based in Stephenville, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Tarleton State University alumni report median earnings of $53,040 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt. Tarleton State University admits about 90% of applicants. Get the full Tarleton State University report
Indiana State University placed #6 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Terre Haute, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Graduates carry a median of $25,582 in student loans. Median earnings reach $48,387 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,582 median debt. Indiana State University has an acceptance rate of 81%. More on Indiana State University
Murray State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Murray State University is a public school based in Murray, KY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Murray State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,737. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Murray State University has an acceptance rate of 86%. See the full Murray State University profile
East Carolina University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Greenville, NC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. Typical Quality Control Technology student debt is $24,747. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,146. Set against $24,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%. See the full East Carolina University profile
Marshall University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Huntington, WV, Marshall University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,162, with out-of-state students paying around $20,342. Marshall University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $26,750 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,354. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Marshall University has an acceptance rate of 96%. Read more about Marshall University
University Of Central Missouri came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Based in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. University Of Central Missouri Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,560 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 64% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Central Missouri
Southeastern Oklahoma State University placed #11 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Durant, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $23,779 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,079. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southeastern Oklahoma State University admits about 76% of applicants. Read more about Southeastern Oklahoma State University
California State University Dominguez Hills offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Carson, CA, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,454, compared with $20,054 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,886 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,162 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,886 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. More on California State University Dominguez Hills
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Set in Indiana, PA, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,380, while out-of-state students pay about $16,297. Students borrow a median of $26,288 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $51,019 a decade after entry. Set against $26,288 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 91%. See the full Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus profile
Keene State College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Keene State College is a public school based in Keene, NH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Keene State College Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,368. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. More on Keene State College
Eastern Michigan University placed #15 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Set in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete their Quality Control Technology program here. Eastern Michigan University alumni report median earnings of $51,793 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,781 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. See the full Eastern Michigan University profile
University Of Minnesota Duluth offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Duluth, MN, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. University Of Minnesota Duluth Quality Control Technology students take on a median of $24,624 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,616. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%. See the full University Of Minnesota Duluth profile
Waldorf College
Waldorf College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. See the full Waldorf College profile
Northwest State Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Read more about Northwest State Community College
St Philips College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. More on St Philips College
Chippewa Valley Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Chippewa Valley Technical College profile
Los Angeles Trade Technical College placed #21 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Cape Fear Community College placed #22 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on Cape Fear Community College
Universidad Del Turabo ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Get the full Universidad Del Turabo report
Broward College
Broward College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. See the full Broward College profile
Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Quality Control Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Las Positas College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Get the full Las Positas College report
Portland Community College placed #27 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. See the full Portland Community College profile
Bakersfield College placed #28 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. See the full Bakersfield College profile
Chattanooga State Community College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Chattanooga State Community College
Linn Benton Community College placed #30 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Linn Benton Community College
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. See the full Northwestern State University Of Louisiana profile
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College placed #32 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Cuyamaca College
Pulaski Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Pulaski Technical College profile
Southwest Tennessee Community College placed #34 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Southwest Tennessee Community College report
Tri County Technical College placed #35 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Tri County Technical College
Brazosport College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Brazosport College report
Northeastern State University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. More on Northeastern State University
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar report
Mid South Community College placed #39 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. See the full Mid South Community College profile
Bismarck State College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Bismarck State College profile
University Of Houston Downtown landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Houston Downtown
Honolulu Community College placed #42 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. See the full Honolulu Community College profile
Southwestern College Chula Vista placed #43 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on Southwestern College Chula Vista
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. More on Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Fox Valley Technical College report
San Jose State University placed #46 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on San Jose State University
Southern University At Shreveport placed #47 among the best-value Quality Control Technology schools in the United States. More on Southern University At Shreveport
California State University Northridge ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. See the full California State University Northridge profile
Pennsylvania Western University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Pennsylvania Western University
Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Quality Control Technology schools. Read the full report on Southeastern Louisiana University
Related Quality Control Technology Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Value Quality Control Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Quality Control Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 169 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).
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