2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Plains States 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region
Check out the me tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Plains States Region Trade Schools in Mechanical Engineering
Our analysis found Southeast Technical College to be the best school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pittsburg State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Central Missouri is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students. UCM is a large public school located in the distant town of Warrensburg.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Iowa Tech Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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McPherson College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. McPherson College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McPherson.
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. WSU Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Wichita.
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Kansas | 119 |
Missouri | 75 |
Minnesota | 26 |
South Dakota | 12 |
Iowa | 14 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 8 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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