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2023 Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools

177 Colleges
$45,596 Avg Salary
$11,559 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 4,676 people earned a degree or certificate in general engineering technology, making the major the #157 most popular in the United States.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 177 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Engineering Technology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Pasadena City College the most popular school in the United States for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena.

Of the 232 students majoring in engineering tech at Pasadena City College, 76% are male and 24% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chattanooga State Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools list. Chattanooga State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.

About 24% of the students majoring in engineering tech at the school are women while 76% are male.

The average amount in student loans that engineering tech majors at Chattanooga State Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,730.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general engineering technology schools in the United States. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.

Women make up 13% of the engineering tech majors at the school.

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Out of the 177 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Edinboro, Edinboro is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 49 students majoring in engineering tech at Edinboro, 96% are male and 4% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, engineering tech graduates from Edinboro carry an average student debt load of $14,323.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bellingham Technical College is a great place for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a small public school located in the city of Bellingham.

Of the 44 students majoring in engineering tech at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute, 89% are male and 11% are female.

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Out of the 177 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Jefferson State Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Birmingham.

Of the 44 students majoring in engineering tech at Jeff State, 77% are male and 23% are female.

On average, engineering tech graduates from Jeff State take out $12,057 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #7, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Hanceville.

About 20% of the students majoring in engineering tech at the school are women while 80% are male.

The average amount in student loans that engineering tech majors at Wallace State, Hanceville take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,632.

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools ranking. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Kalamazoo.

About 27% of the students majoring in engineering tech at the school are women while 73% are male.

Engineering Tech majors at Kalamazoo Valley Community College take out an average of $14,202 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Pellissippi State Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general engineering technology programs. Pellissippi State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Knoxville.

Of the 35 students majoring in engineering tech at Pellissippi State Community College, 83% are male and 17% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, engineering tech graduates from Pellissippi State Community College carry an average student debt load of $18,946.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 20% of the engineering tech majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, engineering tech graduates from FSCJ carry an average student debt load of $18,649.

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#11

Lake-Sumter State College

Leesburg, FL

Lake-Sumter State College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general engineering technology programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Leesburg, LSSC is a public college with a small student population.

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#12

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 14% of the engineering tech majors at the school.

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#13

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 10% of the engineering tech majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #14, Columbia State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Columbia State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Columbia.

Of the 19 students majoring in engineering tech at Columbia State Community College, 89% are male and 11% are female.

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Wentworth Institute of Technology ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools list. WIT is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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#14

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

With a ranking of #14, Northwestern Michigan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. NMC is a small public school located in the town of Traverse City.

Of the 19 students majoring in engineering tech at NMC, 89% are male and 11% are female.

On average, engineering tech graduates from NMC take out $19,065 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#17

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

With a ranking of #17, Gwinnett Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. GTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.

About 11% of the students majoring in engineering tech at the school are women while 89% are male.

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#17

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 17% of the engineering tech majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that engineering tech majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,146.

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With a ranking of #17, Jackson State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. JSCC is a small public school located in the small city of Jackson.

Of the 18 students majoring in engineering tech at JSCC, 94% are male and 6% are female.

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#20

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkes Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools ranking. Wilkes Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Wilkesboro.

Women make up 13% of the engineering tech majors at the school.

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Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Kansas City, MCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in engineering tech at MCC, 88% are male and 13% are female.

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With a ranking of #22, Wright State University - Lake Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Wright State University - Lake Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Celina.

Women make up 40% of the engineering tech majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, engineering tech graduates from Wright State University - Lake Campus carry an average student debt load of $13,451.

Full General Engineering Technology at Wright State University - Lake Campus Report

Morrison Institute of Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools list. Morrison Institute of Technology is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Morrison.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $181.

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Lord Fairfax Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general engineering technology programs. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 14% of the students majoring in engineering tech at the school are women while 86% are male.

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With a ranking of #24, Bowling Green State University - Firelands did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Huron, BGSU-Firelands is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 36% of the engineering tech majors at the school.

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#26

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH
#26

Mayland Community College

Spruce Pine, NC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
30 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL
30 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
32 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
32 Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC
32 Las Positas College Livermore, CA
35 Patrick Henry Community College Martinsville, VA
35 Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL
35 Wilson Community College Wilson, NC

General Engineering Technology by Region

View the Most Popular General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

General Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of programs to choose from.

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 25 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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