2026 Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools
There are 277 colleges that offer a degree in General Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best General Engineering Technology School for You
Today’s General Engineering Technology students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 277 schools in the United States offering General Engineering Technology programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Check out the General Engineering Technology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Pasadena City College the most popular school in the U.S. for General Engineering Technology majors. Located in Pasadena, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $27,351. Full General Engineering Technology at Pasadena City College Report
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Pellissippi State Community College is a public school located in Knoxville, TN. This school awarded 165 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,260. Full General Engineering Technology at Pellissippi State Community College Report
Jefferson State Community College comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Jefferson State Community College is a public school located in Birmingham, AL. This school awarded 139 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,892. Read More…
Seminole State College of Florida landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Located in Sanford, FL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,399. Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Seminole State College of Florida
San Jose State University landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. San Jose State University is a public school located in San Jose, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $58,993. Read More…
University of Colorado Boulder landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Located in Boulder, CO, this is a public institution. This school awarded 99 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,932. Read full report on General Engineering Technology at University of Colorado Boulder
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Located in Hanceville, AL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,726. Read More…
Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Located in Jacksonville, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 78 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,004. Read More…
Kennesaw State University landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Kennesaw State University is a public school located in Kennesaw, GA. This school awarded 70 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,335. Read More…
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Located in Cookeville, TN, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,112. Full General Engineering Technology at Tennessee Technological University Report
Kansas State University landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Kansas State University is a public school located in Manhattan, KS. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,890. Full General Engineering Technology at Kansas State University Report
Cabrillo College comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Cabrillo College is a public school located in Aptos, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,541. Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Cabrillo College
Western Carolina University comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Western Carolina University is a public school located in Cullowhee, NC. This school awarded 51 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,015. Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University
Mt San Antonio College landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Mt San Antonio College is a public school located in Walnut, CA. This school awarded 50 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,033. Read More…
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Middle Tennessee State University is a public school located in Murfreesboro, TN. This school awarded 49 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,819. Full General Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University Report
Bellingham Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Bellingham Technical College is a public school located in Bellingham, WA. This school awarded 47 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $66,039. Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Bellingham Technical College
Chabot College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Located in Hayward, CA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 45 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,409. Read More…
Morehead State University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Morehead State University is a public school located in Morehead, KY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,904. Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Morehead State University
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is a private nonprofit school located in Pittsburgh, PA. This school awarded 44 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $88,268. Full General Engineering Technology at Carnegie Mellon University Report
Miami University-Hamilton comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Located in Hamilton, OH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,538. Read More…
Northern Illinois University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Located in Dekalb, IL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,902. Read More…
Texas State University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Engineering Technology majors. Texas State University is a public school located in San Marcos, TX. This school awarded 43 degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,210. Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Texas State University
University of Memphis landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Located in Memphis, TN, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,466. Read full report on General Engineering Technology at University of Memphis
Chattanooga State Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Located in Chattanooga, TN, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,260. Full General Engineering Technology at Chattanooga State Community College Report
University of Wisconsin-Stout landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools ranking. Located in Menomonie, WI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,326. Full General Engineering Technology at University of Wisconsin-Stout Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
General Engineering Technology by Region
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More General Engineering Technology Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to General Engineering Technology
General Engineering Technology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 3,770 |
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 113 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 10,798 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 9,702 |
| Electronics Engineering | 9,196 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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