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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Southeast 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.
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 Trade Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
Check out the me tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named ECPI University the best school in the Southeast Region for mechanical engineering technology students. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tidewater Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Greenville Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The excellent programs at Midlands Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of West Columbia, MTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 21 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
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Kennesaw State University 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 suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Eastern Florida State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanical engineering technology programs. EFSC is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Florence-Darlington Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering technology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
American Public University System ranked #10 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering 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.
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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 21 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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