2026 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 332 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than California Maritime Academy this year in the United States. Set in Vallejo, CA, California Maritime Academy is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,559, while out-of-state students pay about $22,159. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $25,359. Read the full report on California Maritime Academy
The strong Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at Brigham Young University Idaho earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Graduates carry a median of $16,214 in student loans. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #3 on this year's Mechanical Engineering Technology ranking 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
Out of the 332 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Michigan Technological University landed the #4 spot. Located in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Michigan Technological University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $29,875. Read more about Michigan Technological University
University Of Dayton came in at #5 on this year's Mechanical Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dayton, OH. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $49,140 in tuition and fees. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. See the full University Of Dayton profile
Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Set 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%. Students from in state pay about $59,210 in tuition and fees. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $29,000. Read the full report on Rochester Institute Of Technology
Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Wayne State University is a public school based in Detroit, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. Get the full Wayne State University report
Ferris State University placed #8 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $23,500. See the full Ferris State University profile
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #9 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Mankato, MN. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. More on Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Central Missouri landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Based in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. University Of Central Missouri posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $24,304. Read more about University Of Central Missouri
Purdue University Northwest ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Purdue University Northwest is a public school based in Hammond, IN. Purdue University Northwest graduates 43% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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
Pittsburg State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Pittsburg State University is a public school based in Pittsburg, KS. Pittsburg State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $25,000. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
Central Michigan University placed #13 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. See the full Central Michigan University profile
Indiana State University placed #14 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Terre Haute, IN, Indiana State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,258, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,990 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. See the full Indiana State University profile
New England Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #15 position. Set in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,275. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. More on New England Institute Of Technology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,334. Students borrow a median of $19,187 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #17 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public school based in Pomona, CA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $7,781, while out-of-state students pay about $20,381. California State Polytechnic University Pomona Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,354 in debt. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona
University Of North Texas ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. University Of North Texas graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Graduates carry a median of $24,240 in student loans. More on University Of North Texas
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte did well this year, earning the #19 position. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public school based in Charlotte, NC. About 69% of students finish within six years. 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. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #20 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Graduates carry a median of $25,319 in student loans. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis report
University Of Houston came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located 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. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. Read more about University Of Houston
Eastern Washington University placed #22 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Students borrow a median of $21,754 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Eastern Washington University
Kennesaw State University placed #23 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Kennesaw State University is a public school based in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $25,500. More on Kennesaw State University
Central Washington University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Central Washington University is a public school based in Ellensburg, WA. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,417, compared with $27,526 for out-of-state students. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $22,380. Read more about Central Washington University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,302 in student loans. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Cleveland State University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Cleveland State University is a public school based in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,982 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,502. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $26,336. More on Cleveland State University
Weber State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Graduates carry a median of $18,280 in student loans. Read more about Weber State University
University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #28 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lowell, MA. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. More on University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Oregon Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,260, with out-of-state students paying around $37,196. Oregon Institute Of Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,551 in debt. Read more about Oregon Institute Of Technology
Art Center College Of Design came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Located in Pasadena, CA, Art Center College Of Design is a private not-for-profit institution. Art Center College Of Design graduates 79% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $54,170 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $54,124 in student loans. See the full Art Center College Of Design profile
University Of Toledo landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. University Of Toledo is a public school based in Toledo, OH. University Of Toledo posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $26,875. Read the full report on University Of Toledo
Montana State University placed #32 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Bozeman, MT, Montana State University is a public institution. Montana State University graduates 57% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $27,500. Read the full report on Montana State University
Eastern Michigan University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Ypsilanti, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $28,909. Get the full Eastern Michigan University report
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,097. Students borrow a median of $20,787 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Utah Valley University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Located in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $16,478. Get the full Utah Valley University report
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #36 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Akron Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Students borrow a median of $23,666 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report
Ecpi University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Set in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Ecpi University posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,484. Students borrow a median of $29,810 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Ecpi University
Pennsylvania College Of Technology ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public school based in Williamsport, PA. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Pennsylvania College Of Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. Students from in state pay about $9,532 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,887. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne report
Farmingdale State College placed #40 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Farmingdale, NY. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,626, with out-of-state students paying around $18,536. Farmingdale State College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $17,409 in debt. Read more about Farmingdale State College
Youngstown State University did well this year, earning the #41 position. This public school is set in Youngstown, OH. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,926, with out-of-state students paying around $10,286. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $29,349. More on Youngstown State University
Sam Houston State University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Located in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Students borrow a median of $24,850 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. More on Sam Houston State University
Tarleton State University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Stephenville, TX. About 48% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $21,000. Get the full Tarleton State University report
Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Based in Utica, NY, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a public institution. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome graduates 55% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,625, while out-of-state students pay about $21,215. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $22,108. Read more about Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome
Metropolitan State College Of Denver placed #45 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Denver, CO. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,124 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,684. Metropolitan State College Of Denver Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $32,000 in debt. See the full Metropolitan State College Of Denver profile
Central Connecticut State University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Set in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Central Connecticut State University graduates 48% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More on Central Connecticut State University
American Public University System ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. This private for-profit school is set in Charles Town, WV. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,400. Students borrow a median of $30,810 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. More on American Public University System
University Of Maine ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Based in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. University Of Maine posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Maine
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred did well this year, earning the #49 position. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public school based in Alfred, NY. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,892, with out-of-state students paying around $16,837. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Southeast Missouri State University placed #50 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Cape Girardeau, MO, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Southeast Missouri State University graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,289 in student loans. Read more about Southeast Missouri State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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