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2023 Best Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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$48,729 Avg Salary

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, engineering-related technologies was ranked #271 in the country. In fact 989 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

The colleges and universities below are the best for engineering-related tech majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Ferris State University the best school in the Great Lakes Region for engineering-related technologies students working on their associate degree. Ferris is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.

On average, engineering-related tech graduates from Ferris take out $24,100 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#2

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Vincennes University is a great place for engineering-related technologies students working on their associate degree. Vincennes University is a large public school located in the remote town of Vincennes.

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Out of the 5 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Akron Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that engineering-related tech majors at University of Akron Main Campus take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,782.

Full Engineering-Related Technologies at University of Akron Main Campus Report

#4

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Stark State College is a great place for engineering-related technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a large student population.

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#5

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern Michigan College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. NMC is a small public school located in the town of Traverse City.

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Explore the best engineering-related technologies schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 16
Ohio 56
Illinois 0
Indiana 4
Wisconsin 1

One of 18 majors within the area of study, engineering-related technologies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 5 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 Mike1979 Russia.

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