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2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools

220 Colleges
$45,592 Avg Salary
$15,362 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 6,205 people earned a degree or certificate in mechanical engineering technology, making the major the #25 most popular in the United States.

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.

The Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 220 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics to be the most popular school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Located in the suburb of West Mifflin, PIA is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 4% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 96% are male.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New York City College of Technology is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 5% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 95% are male.

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#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend ECPI University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

Of the 51 students majoring in me tech at ECPI University, 84% are male and 16% are female.

On average, me tech graduates from ECPI University take out $21,505 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Akron Main Campus is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 9% of the me tech majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, me tech majors at University of Akron Main Campus accumulate an average of around $23,941 in student debt.

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Out of the 220 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbus State Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

About 8% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 92% are male.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mechanical engineering technology schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Aguadilla, UPR Aguadilla is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 21% of the me tech majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that me tech majors at UPR Aguadilla take out while working on their Associate Degree is $4,910.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla Report

#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Ferris is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.

About 19% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 81% are male.

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#7

J-Tech Institute

Jacksonville, FL

J-Tech Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Jacksonville, J-Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 7% of the me tech majors at the school.

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#7

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.

On average, me tech graduates from Owens State Community College take out $11,943 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#10

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, PR

Universidad del Turabo came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Universidad del Turabo is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Gurabo.

Women make up 3% of the me tech majors at the school.

ME Tech majors at Universidad del Turabo take out an average of $6,060 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #11, Brookdale Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 9% of the me tech majors at the school.

On average, me tech graduates from Brookdale Community College take out $14,762 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Brookdale Community College Report

#12

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 8% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 92% are male.

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#13

County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ

County College of Morris did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Randolph, County College of Morris is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 40 students majoring in me tech at County College of Morris, 98% are male and 3% are female.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at County College of Morris Report

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 41 students majoring in me tech at Cincinnati State, 90% are male and 10% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, me tech majors at Cincinnati State accumulate an average of around $17,030 in student debt.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Report

University of Puerto Rico - Carolina did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. UPR Carolina is a small public school located in the suburb of Carolina.

About 7% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 93% are male.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Puerto Rico - Carolina Report

Springfield Technical Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. STCC is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.

About 17% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 83% are male.

On average, me tech graduates from STCC take out $6,288 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Springfield Technical Community College Report

Eastern Florida State College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. EFSC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Melbourne.

Women make up 26% of the me tech majors at the school.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Eastern Florida State College Report

#17

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI

New England Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich.

About 14% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 86% are male.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at New England Institute of Technology Report

#19

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY

Onondaga Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. OCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Syracuse.

About 7% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 93% are male.

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NHTI-Concord’s Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. NHTI is a small public school located in the town of Concord.

About 11% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 89% are male.

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#21

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Triton College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Triton College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of River Grove.

Of the 12 students majoring in me tech at Triton College, 83% are male and 17% are female.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Triton College Report

#21

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA

With a ranking of #21, Nunez Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Nunez Community College is a small public school located in the suburb of Chalmette.

Of the 17 students majoring in me tech at Nunez Community College, 59% are male and 41% are female.

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#21

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mechanical engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 31 students majoring in me tech at Stark State College, 97% are male and 3% are female.

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With a ranking of #24, Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Kansas City, MCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 12% of the me tech majors at the school.

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#25

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY

With a ranking of #25, Farmingdale State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Farmingdale, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in me tech at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, 75% are male and 25% are female.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College Report

#29

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ
#29

SUNY Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY
#32

Great Basin College

Elko, NV

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
35 Thomas Nelson Community College Hampton, VA
35 Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY
35 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
35 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
39 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
40 Corning Community College Corning, NY
40 Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN
40 Alfred State College Alfred, NY
43 Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY
43 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
43 Middlesex County College Edison, NJ
43 Monroe Community College Rochester, NY

Mechanical Engineering Technology by Region

View the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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

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 26 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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