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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges
$58,509 Avg Salary
$27,060 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree School for You

Mechanical Engineering Technology is the #134 most popular major in the country with 6,013 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Charlotte to be the best school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Kennesaw State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME tech majors at KSU Georgia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,342.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME tech majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of around $28,432 in student debt.

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#4

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means ECPI University is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. ECPI University is a large private for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME tech majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $26,503 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Fairmont State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of Fairmont, Fairmont State is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME tech graduates from Fairmont State carry an average student debtload of $23,441.

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South Carolina State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South Carolina State University is a small public school located in the distant town of Orangeburg.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME tech majors at South Carolina State University accumulate an average of around $38,747 in student debt.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best mechanical engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 56
Virginia 130
North Carolina 197
Florida 139
Tennessee 23
South Carolina 46
Louisiana 22
Arkansas 30
Alabama 31
Mississippi 0
West Virginia 184

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 8 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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