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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in Indiana
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology School for You
Mechanical Engineering Technology is the #12 most popular major in Indiana with 516 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Indiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Indiana
Check out the me tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Indiana Trade Schools in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University - Main Campus the best school in Indiana for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The excellent programs at Ivy Tech Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The excellent programs at Purdue University Northwest helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in Indiana. Located in the large suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The excellent programs at Indiana State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in Indiana. Indiana State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.
Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering technology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 302 |
| Wisconsin | 29 |
| Ohio | 683 |
| Illinois | 141 |
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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.