2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Illinois to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Illinois
Check out the ME tech programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Most Popular Illinois Schools in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Southern Illinois University Carbondale the most popular school in Illinois for mechanical engineering technology students. SIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Carbondale.
While working on their degree, ME tech majors at SIUC accumulate an average of around $16,763 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $178, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Report
Out of the 9 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Triton College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Triton College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of River Grove.
The excellent programs at Northwestern University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oakton Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois list. Oakton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Des Plaines.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means McHenry County College is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. MCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake.
The excellent programs at Moraine Valley Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public school with a large student population.
College of Lake County ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois list. College of Lake County is a large public school located in the suburb of Grayslake.
Illinois Central College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Illinois Central College Report
Prairie State College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanical engineering technology programs. Prairie State College is a small public school located in the suburb of Chicago Heights.
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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
Majors Related to ME Tech
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 9 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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