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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Southwest 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. 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.
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 Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the me tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southwest Region Trade Schools 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 degree in the Southwest Region . UNT is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.
The excellent programs at University of Houston helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in the Southwest Region . UH is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sam Houston State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public school 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 Lee College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Lee College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Baytown.
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Tarleton State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the remote town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a large student population.
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LeTourneau University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering technology students. It came in at #7 on the list. 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 schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 3 |
| Texas | 203 |
| Oklahoma | 110 |
| New Mexico | 7 |
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 7 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.