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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges
$57,372 Avg Salary
$16,763 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology School for You

In 2020-2021, 142 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering technology students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #140 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Illinois

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

Top Illinois Schools in Mechanical Engineering

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Out of the 2 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the # 2 spot on the list. SIUC is a large public school located in the city of Carbondale.

The average amount in student loans that ME tech majors at SIUC take out is $16,763. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $178, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 298
Ohio 493
Indiana 516
Wisconsin 29

One of 18 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 2 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.

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