2023 Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best General Engineering Technology School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general engineering technology was ranked #157 in the country. In fact 4,676 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the engineering tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southwest Region Schools in General Engineering Technology
Our 2023 rankings named Oklahoma State University - Main Campus the best school in the Southwest Region for general engineering technology students. OSU is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater.
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The excellent programs at Texas A&M University - College Station helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general engineering technology schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, engineering tech majors at Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of around $27,084 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that engineering tech majors at NMSU Main Campus take out is $21,875.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public school with a very large student population.
Engineering Tech majors at Texas State take out an average of $20,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of Houston came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general engineering technology students. Located in the remote town of Weatherford, SWOSU is a public school with a small student population.
Engineering Tech majors at SWOSU take out an average of $17,166 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Sam Houston State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region list. SHSU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Huntsville.
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Lee College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general engineering technology programs. Located in the small city of Baytown, Lee College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Request InformationBest General Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best general engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 130 |
| Arizona | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 55 |
| New Mexico | 59 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Engineering Tech
One of 18 majors within the area of study, general engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to 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 9 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).
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