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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology 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.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. 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 Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the New England Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges.
Top New England Region Trade Schools in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Springfield Technical Community College the best school in the New England Region for mechanical engineering technology students. STCC is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New England Institute of Technology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the New England Region list. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of East Greenwich.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Connecticut State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Maine is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. UMaine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono.
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Vermont Technical College 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. Vermont Tech is a small public school located in the remote area of Randolph.
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology schools for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 60 |
| Maine | 44 |
| Connecticut | 31 |
| Rhode Island | 43 |
| New Hampshire | 36 |
| Vermont | 11 |
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 Majors Related 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 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.