2023 Best Civil Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, civil engineering technology was ranked #241 in the country. In fact 1,187 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Civil Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for civil engineering tech majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Civil Engineering
Our analysis found Dunwoody College of Technology to be the best school for civil engineering technology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means South Central College is a great place for civil engineering technology students working on their associate degree. South Central College is a small public school located in the suburb of North Mankato.
On average, civil engineering tech graduates from South Central College take out $20,413 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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The excellent associate degree programs at St Cloud Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best civil engineering technology schools in the Plains States Region . St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
On average, civil engineering tech graduates from St Cloud Technical and Community College take out $16,738 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota County Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Civil Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.
On average, civil engineering tech graduates from DCTC take out $17,789 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Community College Area. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Civil Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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North Dakota State College of Science landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree civil engineering technology programs. Located in the distant town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public school with a small student population.
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State Technical College of Missouri did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for civil engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.
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With a ranking of #8, Des Moines Area Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for civil engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, civil engineering tech majors at DMACC accumulate an average of around $15,448 in student debt.
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Request InformationBest Civil Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best civil engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 14 |
| Minnesota | 55 |
| Kansas | 18 |
| Iowa | 21 |
| Nebraska | 12 |
| North Dakota | 5 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Civil Engineering Tech
Civil Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Civil Engineering Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,906 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,593 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,964 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 8,690 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,592 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Sean Mack.
More about our data sources and methodologies.