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2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

16 Colleges
$7,139 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$56,717 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology School for You

With 493 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mechanical engineering technology is the #62 most popular major in Ohio.

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 Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for ME tech students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges.

Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools

$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Cincinnati State Technical and Community College the best value school in Ohio for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cincinnati State are $5,040 a year. While working on their degree, ME tech majors at Cincinnati State accumulate an average of around $17,349 in student debt.

Cincinnati State also claimed a spot on our Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#2

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Owens Community College is a great value for mechanical engineering technology students. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg.

Owens State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,510 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,000.

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$4,472 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cuyahoga Community College District. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cuyahoga Community College District are $4,472 a year.

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$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 16 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami University - Hamilton landed the # 4 spot on the list. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the suburb of Hamilton.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Miami University - Hamilton are $6,318 a year. On average, ME tech graduates from Miami University - Hamilton take out $28,140 in student loans while working on their degree.

In addition to its great value ranking, Miami University - Hamilton is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Miami University - Hamilton Report

$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Miami University - Middletown. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Middletown is a small public school located in the small suburb of Middletown.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Miami University - Middletown are $6,318 a year. ME Tech majors at Miami University - Middletown take out an average of $28,140 in student loans while working on their egree.

Miami University - Middletown excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list.

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#6

Stark State College

North Canton, OH
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees

Stark State College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Stark State College are $4,310 a year.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Stark State College Report

#7

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH
$5,556 Average Tuition & Fees

Zane State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value mechanical engineering technology programs. Zane State College is a small public school located in the distant town of Zanesville.

Zane State College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,556 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees

Sinclair Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Sinclair Community College are $4,329 a year.

Sinclair Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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$4,465 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Lorain County Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for mechanical engineering technology students. LCCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Elyria.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LCCC are $4,465 a year.

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#10

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH
$9,372 Average Tuition & Fees

Youngstown State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Youngstown State University are $9,372 a year. ME Tech majors at Youngstown State University take out an average of $28,987 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 298
Illinois 142
Indiana 516
Wisconsin 29

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 16 schools only.

  • 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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