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Best Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2023 Best Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region

5 Colleges
$48,729 Avg Salary

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, engineering-related technologies was ranked #44 in the country. In fact 969 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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, Trade College Search has developed this Best Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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The colleges and universities below are the best for engineering-related tech majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Ferris State University the best school in the Great Lakes Region for engineering-related technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a large student population.

Full Engineering-Related Technologies at Ferris State University Report

#2

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vincennes University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Akron Main Campus is a great place for engineering-related technologies students working on their associate degree. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron.

On average, engineering-related tech graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take out $16,869 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Engineering-Related Technologies at University of Akron Main Campus Report

#4

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

The excellent associate degree programs at Stark State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering-related technologies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton.

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#5

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northwestern Michigan College is a great place for engineering-related technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Traverse City, NMC is a public college with a small student population.

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Explore the best engineering-related technologies schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 19
Indiana 12
Wisconsin 2
Ohio 90
Illinois 7

Engineering-Related Technologies is one of 18 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Major Annual Graduates
Surveying Technology/Surveying 744
Hydraulics & Fluid Power Technology 178
Other Engineering-Related Technologies 47

Related Major Annual Graduates
Industrial Production Technology 11,288
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 10,780
Environmental Control Technology 9,376
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 8,822
Electronics Engineering Technology 8,347

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike1979 Russia.

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