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

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

6 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.

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

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

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

Our analysis found University of North Texas to be the best school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . UNT is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denton.

The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at UNT take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,083.

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#2

University of Houston

Houston, TX

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Houston is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UH is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, me tech graduates from UH carry an average student debtload of $25,541.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, me tech graduates from OSU take out $23,091 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $436.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Sam Houston State University is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public college with a very large student population.

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#5

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tarleton State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX

LeTourneau University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering technology programs. LETU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Longview.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best mechanical engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 3
Texas 203
Oklahoma 110
New Mexico 7

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 6 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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