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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

11 Colleges
$45,243 Avg Salary
$16,389 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You

With 493 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mechanical engineering technology is the #62 most popular major in Ohio.

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.

The Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools

#1

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Owens Community College the best school in Ohio for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg.

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 Ohio list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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 be in good company if you decide to attend Miami University - Hamilton. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the large suburb of Hamilton.

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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Miami University - Middletown is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Miami University - Middletown is a small public school located in the suburb of Middletown.

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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#5

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Youngstown State University is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.

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Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

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University of Akron Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the medium-sized city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public college with a large student population.

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#8

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH

Zane State College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Zane State College is a small public school located in the town of Zanesville.

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#9

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, ME tech majors at Stark State College accumulate an average of around $13,751 in student debt.

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#10

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH

Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 #10 on the list. Kent State University at Tuscarawas is a small public school located in the distant town of New Philadelphia.

ME Tech majors at Kent State University at Tuscarawas take out an average of $19,911 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 298
Illinois 142
Indiana 516
Wisconsin 29

One of 18 majors within the area of study, mechanical 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 11 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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