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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mechanical engineering technology was ranked #25 in the country. In fact 6,205 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for me tech majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Owens Community College the best school in the Great Lakes Region for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.
ME Tech majors at Owens State Community College take out an average of $11,943 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 17 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, me tech majors at Cincinnati State accumulate an average of around $17,030 in student debt.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Miami University - Hamilton is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the large suburb of Hamilton.
While working on their Associate Degree, me tech majors at Miami University - Hamilton accumulate an average of around $25,368 in student debt.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Miami University - Middletown is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Miami University - Middletown is a small public school located in the suburb of Middletown.
ME Tech majors at Miami University - Middletown take out an average of $25,368 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 17 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Ivy Tech Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
With a ranking of #7, Ferris State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.
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Youngstown State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, me tech majors at Youngstown State University accumulate an average of around $22,153 in student debt.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Youngstown State University Report
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Cuyahoga Community College District Report
With a ranking of #10, Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Chippewa Valley Technical College Report
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 302 |
| Indiana | 516 |
| Wisconsin | 29 |
| Ohio | 683 |
| Illinois | 141 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology Related Rankings by Major
One of 18 majors within the trade school area of study, mechanical engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
ME Tech Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology | 3,490 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology | 1,074 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 1,062 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other | 473 |
| Marine Engineering Technology | 106 |
Most Popular Majors Related to ME Tech
| 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 17 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.