2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mechanical engineering technology was ranked #134 in the country. In fact 6,013 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the ME tech associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Owens Community College the best school in the Great Lakes Region for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, ME tech graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,235.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cincinnati State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
ME Tech majors at Cincinnati State take out an average of $19,331 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Hamilton. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.
On average, ME tech graduates from Miami University - Hamilton take out $26,844 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami University - Middletown landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Middletown, Miami University - Middletown is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that ME tech majors at Miami University - Middletown take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,844.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue is a very large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.
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Ivy Tech Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
The average amount in student loans that ME tech majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,809.
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Ferris State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that ME tech majors at Ferris take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,293.
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Youngstown State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown.
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Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a large student population.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 298 |
| Ohio | 493 |
| Illinois | 142 |
| Indiana | 516 |
| Wisconsin | 29 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to ME Tech
Mechanical Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to ME 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 17 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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