Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region

32 Colleges
$59,611 Avg Salary
$23,101 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for ME tech majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in the Great Lakes Region for mechanical engineering technology students. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Northwestern University Report

Request Information
#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue is a very large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.

While working on their degree, ME tech majors at Purdue accumulate an average of around $21,157 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $285.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University - Main Campus

Request Information
#3

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Owens Community College is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,000.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Owens Community College Report

Request Information

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. Cincinnati State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

While working on their degree, ME tech majors at Cincinnati State accumulate an average of around $17,349 in student debt.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Report

Request Information

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan Technological University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, ME tech graduates from Michigan Tech take out $28,126 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Michigan Technological University Report

Request Information

Miami University - Hamilton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering technology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public college with a small student population.

On average, ME tech graduates from Miami University - Hamilton take out $28,140 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Miami University - Hamilton Report

Request Information

Miami University - Middletown ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small suburb of Middletown, Miami University - Middletown is a public college with a small student population.

ME Tech majors at Miami University - Middletown take out an average of $28,140 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Miami University - Middletown Report

Request Information
#8

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering technology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

ME Tech majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $11,815 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Ivy Tech Community College

Request Information
#9

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.

The average amount in student loans that ME tech majors at UDayton take out is $26,500.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Dayton

Request Information
#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Wayne State University Report

Request Information

Best 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

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 25 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.