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

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

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$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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Engineering-Related Technologies program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Akron Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the midsize city of Akron.

While working on their Associate Degree, engineering-related tech majors at University of Akron Main Campus accumulate an average of around $16,869 in student debt.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Columbus State Community College is a great place for engineering-related technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

The in-demand associate degree programs at Vincennes University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular engineering-related technologies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in engineering-related tech at Vincennes University, 90% are male and 10% are female.

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#5

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

The in-demand associate degree programs at Northwestern Michigan College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular engineering-related technologies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of Traverse City, NMC is a public school with a small student population.

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Lansing Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree engineering-related technologies programs. Located in the midsize city of Lansing, LCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree engineering-related technologies programs. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of North Canton.

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Gateway Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Engineering-Related Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.

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#9

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

Waubonsee Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for engineering-related technologies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Siena Heights University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for engineering-related technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit 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 14 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike1979 Russia.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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