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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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 Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named ECPI University the best school in the Southeast Region for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.
The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at ECPI University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,505.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Greenville Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The excellent associate degree programs at Midlands Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of West Columbia, MTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Eastern Florida State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in the Southeast Region . EFSC is a large public school located in the small city of Melbourne.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florence-Darlington Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
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Tidewater Community 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Seminole State College of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a large student population.
Piedmont Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the town of Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
With a ranking of #9, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #10 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 67 |
| South Carolina | 46 |
| Arkansas | 36 |
| North Carolina | 406 |
| Florida | 297 |
| West Virginia | 122 |
| Louisiana | 80 |
| Virginia | 214 |
| Alabama | 70 |
| Tennessee | 26 |
| Mississippi | 0 |
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 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 14 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.
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