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Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges
$58,517 Avg Salary
$24,674 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for me tech majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Southeast Region Trade Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Charlotte to be the best school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $308.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kennesaw State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, me tech majors at KSU Georgia accumulate an average of around $23,601 in student debt.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University Report

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide 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 small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

ME Tech majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide take out an average of $29,014 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

#4

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means ECPI University is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. ECPI University is a large private for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at ECPI University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

On average, me tech graduates from American Military University take out $26,626 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Arkansas at Little Rock Report

Fairmont State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University

South Carolina State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. South Carolina State University is a small public school located in the town of Orangeburg.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at South Carolina State University

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

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

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 8 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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