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2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for me tech students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for me tech majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Missouri the best value school in the Plains States Region for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Warrensburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UCM are $17,450 a year.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Central Missouri Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great value for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $18,814 per year.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Minnesota State University - Mankato
Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburg State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pitt State are $19,118 per year. The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at Pitt State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,176.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southeast Missouri State University is a great value for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University are $15,585 per year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend McPherson College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. McPherson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McPherson.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at McPherson College are $33,536 a year.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at McPherson College
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 119 |
| Missouri | 75 |
| Minnesota | 26 |
| South Dakota | 12 |
| Iowa | 14 |
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 5 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.
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