2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology 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. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the New England Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the New England Region
Check out the ME tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New England Region Schools in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Springfield Technical Community College the best school in the New England Region for mechanical engineering technology students. STCC is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.
After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from STCC carry an average student debtload of $3,950.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New England Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the New England Region list. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich.
ME Tech majors at New England Tech take out an average of $33,916 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 6 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Connecticut State University is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
ME Tech majors at CCSU take out an average of $28,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 6 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maine landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMaine is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.
After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from UMaine carry an average student debtload of $26,716.
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Vermont Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanical engineering technology programs. Vermont Tech is a small public school located in the remote area of Randolph.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 58 |
| Connecticut | 31 |
| New Hampshire | 36 |
| Maine | 44 |
| Rhode Island | 43 |
| Vermont | 11 |
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Mechanical Engineering Technology Related Rankings by Major
One of 18 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 6 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.