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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology School for You
With 46 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, mechanical engineering technology is the #28 most popular major in South Carolina.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges.
Top South Carolina Trade Schools in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Greenville Technical College the best school in South Carolina for mechanical engineering technology students. GTC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Greenville Technical College Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midlands Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in South Carolina list. MTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of West Columbia.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Midlands Technical College Report
Out of the 5 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Florence-Darlington Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Florence-Darlington Technical College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Florence.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Piedmont Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Greenwood.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means South Carolina State University is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the distant town of Orangeburg, South Carolina State University is a public college with a small student population.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at South Carolina State University Report
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 67 |
| Arkansas | 36 |
| North Carolina | 406 |
| Florida | 297 |
| West Virginia | 122 |
| Louisiana | 80 |
| Virginia | 214 |
| Alabama | 70 |
| Tennessee | 26 |
| Mississippi | 0 |
Rankings in Majors Related to ME Tech
Mechanical Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
ME Tech Focus Areas
| 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 5 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.