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2023 Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region

28 Colleges
$62,298 Avg Salary
$19,475 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs were the most popular 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 Colleges.

#1

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Our 2023 rankings named Texas State University the most popular school in the Southwest Region for general engineering technology students. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, engineering tech graduates from Texas State take out $20,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a great place for general engineering technology students. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering tech majors at NMSU Main Campus accumulate an average of around $21,875 in student debt.

Full General Engineering Technology at New Mexico State University - Main Campus Report

The excellent programs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general engineering technology schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the remote town of Weatherford, SWOSU is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, engineering tech graduates from SWOSU carry an average student debt load of $17,166.

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#4

Rogers State University

Claremore, OK

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rogers State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region list. RSU is a small public school located in the town of Claremore.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sam Houston State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region list. SHSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Huntsville.

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With a ranking of #6, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full General Engineering Technology at University of North Texas Report

#7

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general engineering technology programs. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full General Engineering Technology at University of Houston Report

#8

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK

Metro Technology Centers landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general engineering technology programs. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, Metro Technology Centers is a public college with a small student population.

Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Metro Technology Centers

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general engineering technology students. It came in at #9 on the list. ENMU - Main Campus is a small public school located in the town of Portales.

Full General Engineering Technology at Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Report

With a ranking of #10, West Texas A&M University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general engineering technology students. West Texas A&M University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Canyon.

Read full report on General Engineering Technology at West Texas A&M University

Best 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

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 28 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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