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2023 Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

5 Colleges
$54,659 Avg Salary
$26,838 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 155 degrees and certificates were awarded to general engineering technology students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #133 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Illinois to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

Check out the engineering tech bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools for a Bachelor's in General Engineering Technology

Our 2023 rankings named Illinois State University the best school in Illinois for general engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that engineering tech majors at Illinois State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,892.

Full General Engineering Technology at Illinois State University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Illinois University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, engineering tech majors at NIU accumulate an average of around $27,564 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $332.

Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Illinois University is a great place for general engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. WIU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Macomb.

Engineering Tech majors at WIU take out an average of $30,743 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Western Illinois University

Out of the 5 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public college with a large student population.

Full General Engineering Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Report

#5

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern Illinois University is a great place for general engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. EIU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Charleston.

Full General Engineering Technology at Eastern Illinois University Report

Best General Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 100
Ohio 200
Indiana 63
Wisconsin 49

One of 18 majors within the area of study, general engineering technology 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 KUKA Systems GmbH.

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