2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Engineering Technologies School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, engineering technologies was ranked #20 in the country. In fact 85,188 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 47 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the engineering tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Engineering Technologies Schools
Our analysis found Waldorf University to be the best school for engineering technologies students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Forest City, Waldorf is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Engineering Tech majors at Waldorf take out an average of $24,545 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 47 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grantham University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, engineering tech graduates from Grantham University carry an average student debtload of $28,413.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bismarck State College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Bismarck, BSC is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, engineering tech majors at BSC accumulate an average of around $11,962 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ranken Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, engineering tech majors at Ranken Technical College accumulate an average of around $15,330 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $142, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bemidji State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that engineering tech majors at Bemidji State University take out is $30,550.
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Iowa State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best engineering technologies programs. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Engineering Tech majors at Iowa State take out an average of $26,875 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $380, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for engineering technologies students. It came in at #7 on the list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lincoln.
After completing their degree, engineering tech graduates from UNL carry an average student debtload of $25,750. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $222.
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With a ranking of #8, Dunwoody College of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering technologies students. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
The average amount in student loans that engineering tech majors at Dunwoody College of Technology take out is $20,000.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Kansas did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering technologies students. KU is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.
After completing their degree, engineering tech graduates from North Dakota State University carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Explore the best engineering technologies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 782 |
| Minnesota | 872 |
| Iowa | 665 |
| South Dakota | 248 |
| Missouri | 1,194 |
| Nebraska | 296 |
| North Dakota | 358 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Engineering Tech
Engineering Tech Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 6,736 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 6,013 |
| General Engineering Technology | 4,676 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 4,330 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3,824 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 3,595 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | 1,768 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 1,290 |
| Energy Systems Technologies | 1,256 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | 1,187 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies | 989 |
| Mining & Petroleum Technology | 445 |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology | 220 |
| Nanotechnology | 114 |
Majors Similar to Engineering Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.