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2026 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 332 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Springfield Technical Community College to be the best Mechanical Engineering Technology school in the United States. Set in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, with out-of-state students paying around $11,112. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $7,395. See the full Springfield Technical Community College profile
A rank of #2 makes Owens Community College one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Owens Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. Read more about Owens Community College
You'll be in good company at Ecpi University, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Ecpi University graduates 28% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,484. Ecpi University Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $29,810 in debt. Read the full report on Ecpi University
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College came in at #4 on this year's Mechanical Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,517 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,044. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $15,017. Read more about Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Miami University Hamilton came in at #5 on this year's Mechanical Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Hamilton, OH, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. Miami University Hamilton graduates 24% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,012, compared with $18,811 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,763 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Miami University Hamilton report
Miami University Middletown landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Based in Middletown, OH, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. Miami University Middletown graduates 30% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,012, while out-of-state students pay about $18,811. Miami University Middletown Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $23,575 in debt. Read more about Miami University Middletown
Purdue University Main Campus placed #7 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Purdue University Main Campus Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $11,889. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
New England Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,275. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on New England Institute Of Technology
Ferris State University placed #10 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. More on Ferris State University
Southeast Technical Institute placed #11 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,650. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Southeast Technical Institute
Greenville Technical College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Greenville, SC, Greenville Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,495, with out-of-state students paying around $10,775. Graduates carry a median of $16,411 in student loans. Read more about Greenville Technical College
Midlands Technical College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Midlands Technical College is a public school based in West Columbia, SC. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,100, with out-of-state students paying around $14,700. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $17,611. More on Midlands Technical College
Eastern Florida State College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Based in Melbourne, FL, Eastern Florida State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,791, compared with $10,976 for out-of-state students. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $18,123. More on Eastern Florida State College
Youngstown State University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Youngstown State University is a public school based in Youngstown, OH. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,926, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. Youngstown State University Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $29,349 in debt. Read the full report on Youngstown State University
University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public school based in Lowell, MA. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $25,574. See the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell profile
Cuyahoga Community College District did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,249 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Cuyahoga Community College District Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,636 in debt. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Graduates carry a median of $14,234 in student loans. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Idaho State University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Set in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. Idaho State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 35%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,610, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,640 in student loans. Read the full report on Idaho State University
Brookdale Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Lincroft, NJ, Brookdale Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,270, compared with $10,140 for out-of-state students. Brookdale Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,651 in debt. More on Brookdale Community College
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. University Of Akron Main Campus Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $23,666 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus
Zane State College placed #22 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Zanesville, OH, Zane State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,006, compared with $11,766 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,405 in student loans. See the full Zane State College profile
Weber State University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Graduates carry a median of $18,280 in student loans. Read more about Weber State University
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Fort Wayne, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates 36% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,532, with out-of-state students paying around $22,887. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne profile
Lee College placed #25 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Baytown, TX, Lee College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,520, compared with $5,045 for out-of-state students. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $10,941. Read the full report on Lee College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Farmingdale State College did well this year, earning the #26 position. Located in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,626, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. Students borrow a median of $17,409 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Farmingdale State College report
Florence Darlington Technical College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Florence, SC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,636, with out-of-state students paying around $6,772. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $7,230. Read more about Florence Darlington Technical College
Stark State College did well this year, earning the #28 position. This public school is set in North Canton, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,790, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Stark State College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $17,349 in debt. More on Stark State College
Tidewater Community College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,858, compared with $12,296 for out-of-state students. Tidewater Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $11,250 in debt. Get the full Tidewater Community College report
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Alfred, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,892, compared with $16,837 for out-of-state students. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Seminole State College Of Florida did well this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,122, compared with $11,447 for out-of-state students. Seminole State College Of Florida Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $18,419 in debt. Read the full report on Seminole State College Of Florida
Piedmont Technical College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Greenwood, SC. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,775, compared with $6,923 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,652 in student loans. Read more about Piedmont Technical College
American Public University System ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Set in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $30,810. More on American Public University System
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Little Rock, AR. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,911, with out-of-state students paying around $22,721. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $27,093. See the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock profile
Mesa State College placed #37 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Mesa State College is a public school based in Grand Junction, CO. About 47% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,927, with out-of-state students paying around $25,124. Students borrow a median of $22,310 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Mesa State College
Spokane Community College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Set in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,461 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Spokane Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,486 in debt. Get the full Spokane Community College report
Kent State University At Tuscarawas ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Set in New Philadelphia, OH, Kent State University At Tuscarawas is a public institution. Kent State University At Tuscarawas graduates 4% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,211, with out-of-state students paying around $17,969. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $15,387. See the full Kent State University At Tuscarawas profile
Sinclair Community College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Sinclair Community College report
Erie Community College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Erie Community College is a public school based in Buffalo, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Graduates carry a median of $12,580 in student loans. Get the full Erie Community College report
Nunez Community College did well this year, earning the #42 position. This public school is set in Chalmette, LA. Students from in state pay about $4,255 in tuition and fees. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $21,296. Read the full report on Nunez Community College
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College placed #43 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in South Charleston, WV, Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,800, with out-of-state students paying around $12,428. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $11,958. See the full Bridgevalley Community And Technical College profile
Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public institution. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,332, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. Cuny New York City College Of Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $11,652 in debt. Read more about Cuny New York City College Of Technology
Indian River State College placed #45 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Fort Pierce, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,764, while out-of-state students pay about $10,201. Indian River State College Mechanical Engineering Technology students take on a median of $10,492 in debt. See the full Indian River State College profile
Pellissippi State Community College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,770. The median Mechanical Engineering Technology program debt is $8,951. More on Pellissippi State Community College
Monroe Community College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Rochester, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,006, with out-of-state students paying around $11,056. Graduates carry a median of $12,921 in student loans. More on Monroe Community College
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Located in Troy, NY, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,796, with out-of-state students paying around $11,852. Students borrow a median of $12,868 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Hudson Valley Community College report
Vermont Technical College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Vermont Technical College is a public school based in Randolph, VT. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. Typical Mechanical Engineering Technology student debt is $24,208. Read more about Vermont Technical College
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Engineering Technology schools. Set in Wichita, KS, Wichita Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,237. Students borrow a median of $7,503 to complete their Mechanical Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Wichita Area Technical College
Union County Vocational Technical School landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Union County Vocational Technical School report
Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Manati placed #50 among Mechanical Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Manati
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 332 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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