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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio

11 Colleges
$45,592 Avg Salary
$15,362 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You

Mechanical Engineering Technology is the #12 most popular major in Ohio with 683 degrees and certificates awarded 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools

#1

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Our analysis found Owens Community College to be the best school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a associate degree in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, me tech graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,943.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Cincinnati State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at Cincinnati State take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,030.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Hamilton. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,368.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Miami University - Middletown. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Miami University - Middletown is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, me tech graduates from Miami University - Middletown carry an average student debtload of $25,368.

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#5

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Youngstown State University is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown.

The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at Youngstown State University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,153.

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Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Akron.

ME Tech majors at University of Akron Main Campus take out an average of $23,941 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#8

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH

Zane State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Zanesville, Zane State College is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

With a ranking of #9, Stark State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton.

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#10

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH

With a ranking of #10, Kent State University at Tuscarawas did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of New Philadelphia, Kent State University at Tuscarawas is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, me tech graduates from Kent State University at Tuscarawas carry an average student debtload of $23,779.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 302
Indiana 516
Wisconsin 29
Illinois 141

Mechanical Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

ME Tech Focus Areas

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

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 11 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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