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2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for me tech students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for me tech majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Best Southwest Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Our analysis found University of North Texas to be the best value school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . UNT is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Denton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNT are $20,932 a year. The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at UNT take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,083.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of North Texas Report
Out of the 6 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the # 2 spot on the list. UH is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UH are $21,891 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, me tech graduates from UH carry an average student debtload of $25,541.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tarleton State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the remote town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Tarleton are $17,640 a year.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Sam Houston State University is a great value for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SHSU are $18,752 a year.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at OSU are $25,630 a year. On average, me tech graduates from OSU take out $23,091 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $436.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Report
With a ranking of #6, LeTourneau University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. LETU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Longview.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LETU are $34,470 per year.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 3 |
| Texas | 203 |
| Oklahoma | 110 |
| New Mexico | 7 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology Related Majors for ME Tech
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 6 schools only.
- 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.