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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You
Mechanical Engineering Technology is the #25 most popular major in the country with 6,205 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the me tech associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Trade Schools for an Associate in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Brookdale Community College the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.
ME Tech majors at Brookdale Community College take out an average of $14,762 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Brookdale Community College Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Farmingdale State College is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Farmingdale.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Alfred State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Erie Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York City College of Technology. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. City Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at New York City College of Technology Report
With a ranking of #6, Monroe Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.
The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at Monroe Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,018.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Monroe Community College Report
With a ranking of #7, Hudson Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Hudson Valley Community College Report
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 711 |
| Pennsylvania | 352 |
| New Jersey | 165 |
| Maryland | 2 |
| Delaware | 11 |
| District of Columbia | 1 |
Rankings in Majors Related to ME Tech
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 |
Majors Similar 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.