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2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio

30 Colleges
$56,717 Avg Salary
$22,387 Avg Student Debt

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 30 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.

Check out the ME tech programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Ohio.

Our analysis found University of Akron Main Campus to be the most popular school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the medium-sized city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME tech majors at University of Akron Main Campus take out is $23,762.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Akron Main Campus Report

The excellent programs at Columbus State Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in Ohio. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

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#4

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Toledo is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from University of Toledo carry an average student debt load of $28,950. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Out of the 30 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Owens Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.

The average amount in student loans that ME tech majors at Owens State Community College take out is $12,000.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Owens Community College Report

#6

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

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

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North Central State College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. North Central State College is a small public school located in the rural area of Mansfield.

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#8

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from Youngstown State University carry an average student debt load of $28,987.

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#9

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

ME Tech majors at UDayton take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Edison State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the rural area of Piqua, Edison Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Edison State Community College Report

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
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 25 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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