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2023 Best General Engineering Technology Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best General Engineering Technology School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general engineering technology was ranked #27 in the country. In fact 3,841 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Best General Engineering Technology Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for engineering tech majors pursuing a .
Top Plains States Region Trade Schools in General Engineering Technology
Our analysis found Bemidji State University to be the best school for general engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the town of Bemidji.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bismarck State College is a great place for general engineering technology students. BSC is a small public school located in the small city of Bismarck.
Read full report on General Engineering Technology at Bismarck State College
The excellent programs at University of Central Missouri helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general engineering technology schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public school with a large student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wichita State University is a great place for general engineering technology students. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kansas State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best General Engineering Technology Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
Full General Engineering Technology at Kansas State University Report
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best General Engineering Technology Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.
Full General Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University Report
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general engineering technology programs. SD Mines is a small public school located in the city of Rapid City.
Best General Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best general engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 87 |
| Missouri | 95 |
| Minnesota | 30 |
| South Dakota | 3 |
| Iowa | 9 |
| North Dakota | 6 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Engineering Tech
One of 18 majors within the trade school area of study, general engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Engineering Tech Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 3,685 |
| Applied Engineering Technologies | 156 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 7 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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