2026 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best Mechanical Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 332 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Northwestern University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. See the full Northwestern University profile
California Maritime Academy came in at #2 on this year's Mechanical Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Vallejo, CA, California Maritime Academy is a public institution. California Maritime Academy posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,559, with out-of-state students paying around $22,159. California Maritime Academy Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,359 in debt. Read more about California Maritime Academy
The strong Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at Brigham Young University Idaho earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,800. Graduates carry a median of $16,214 in student loans. Read more about Brigham Young University Idaho
You'll be in good company at Springfield Technical Community College, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Springfield Technical Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $7,395 in debt. See the full Springfield Technical Community College profile
The strong Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
Owens Community College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Owens Community College is a public school based in Perrysburg, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $12,000. Get the full Owens Community College report
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $5,517, while out-of-state students pay about $10,044. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $15,017. More on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Ecpi University placed #8 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. About 28% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,484. Ecpi University Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $29,810 in debt. Read the full report on Ecpi University
Michigan Technological University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Houghton, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,532, while out-of-state students pay about $44,807. Students borrow a median of $29,875 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Michigan Technological University
Miami University Hamilton placed #10 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Hamilton, OH, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,012, compared with $18,811 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,763 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Miami University Hamilton report
Miami University Middletown did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Middletown, OH, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. Students from in state pay about $7,012 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,811 for out-of-state students. Miami University Middletown Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $23,575 in debt. More on Miami University Middletown
Ivy Tech Community College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. More on Ivy Tech Community College
University Of Dayton did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dayton, OH. University Of Dayton posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. More on University Of Dayton
Tidewater Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,858 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,296. Tidewater Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $11,250 in debt. Get the full Tidewater Community College report
Rochester Institute Of Technology placed #15 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Rochester Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,210. Graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. More on Rochester Institute Of Technology
Wayne State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Detroit, MI. Wayne State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. Read more about Wayne State University
Ferris State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Ferris State University
New England Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #18 position. New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in East Greenwich, RI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,275. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $31,000. More on New England Institute Of Technology
Southeast Technical Institute ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Southeast Technical Institute is a public school based in Sioux Falls, SD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,650. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $18,442. Get the full Southeast Technical Institute report
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Mankato, MN. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
Purdue University Northwest placed #21 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Hammond, IN. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,357, compared with $15,504 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full Purdue University Northwest profile
Central Michigan University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Central Michigan University report
International Air And Hospitality Academy did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Vancouver, WA, International Air And Hospitality Academy is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $7,600 in student loans. More on International Air And Hospitality Academy
Indiana State University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Located in Terre Haute, IN, Indiana State University is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $26,990. Read the full report on Indiana State University
Pittsburg State University placed #25 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full Pittsburg State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Based in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,334. Graduates carry a median of $19,187 in student loans. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
University Of Central Missouri placed #27 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $24,304. More on University Of Central Missouri
Greenville Technical College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Located in Greenville, SC, Greenville Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,495, with out-of-state students paying around $10,775. Graduates carry a median of $16,411 in student loans. Get the full Greenville Technical College report
California State Polytechnic University Pomona landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Located in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,781, while out-of-state students pay about $20,381. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $24,354. See the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona profile
University Of North Texas placed #30 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. University Of North Texas is a public school based in Denton, TX. About 61% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Students borrow a median of $24,240 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full University Of North Texas report
Midlands Technical College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Midlands Technical College is a public school based in West Columbia, SC. Students from in state pay about $5,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,700 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,611 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. More on Midlands Technical College
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Charlotte, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Students from in state pay about $7,239 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
National University placed #33 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. National University graduates 50% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,284 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $30,426 in student loans. Get the full National University report
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis did well this year, earning the #34 position. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $25,319. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile
University Of Houston ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,717 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full University Of Houston report
Western Iowa Tech Community College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Based in Sioux City, IA, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,186, with out-of-state students paying around $5,330. Western Iowa Tech Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $11,886 in debt. See the full Western Iowa Tech Community College profile
Eastern Washington University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Eastern Washington University Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,754 in debt. Read the full report on Eastern Washington University
Kennesaw State University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $25,500. Read more about Kennesaw State University
Central Washington University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Set in Ellensburg, WA, Central Washington University is a public institution. Central Washington University graduates 54% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,417, while out-of-state students pay about $27,526. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $22,380. Get the full Central Washington University report
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #40 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. See the full Cuyahoga Community College District profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #41 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $23,302. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $14,234. More on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eastern Florida State College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Eastern Florida State College is a public school based in Melbourne, FL. Students from in state pay about $2,791 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,976 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,123 in student loans. Read more about Eastern Florida State College
University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public school based in Lowell, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell report
Cleveland State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Cleveland, OH, Cleveland State University is a public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,982, compared with $18,502 for out-of-state students. Cleveland State University Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $26,336 in debt. See the full Cleveland State University profile
Weber State University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $18,280. Read more about Weber State University
Oregon Institute Of Technology ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Klamath Falls, OR. Oregon Institute Of Technology graduates 54% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,260 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,551 in student loans. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Brookdale Community College placed #48 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Lincroft, NJ, Brookdale Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,270, while out-of-state students pay about $10,140. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $12,651. See the full Brookdale Community College profile
Art Center College Of Design landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pasadena, CA. Art Center College Of Design posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. In-state tuition and fees average $54,170. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $54,124. More on Art Center College Of Design
University Of Toledo did well this year, earning the #50 position. This public school is set in Toledo, OH. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,157 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $26,875. Read more about University Of Toledo
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 332 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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