2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools
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.
2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Trade Schools for an Associate in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics the most popular school in the United States for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of West Mifflin, PIA is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 4% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 96% are male.
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 large student population.
About 5% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 95% are male.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at New York City College of Technology
Out of the 220 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, ECPI University landed the # 3 spot on the list. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the 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.
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 medium-sized 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.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Akron Main Campus
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Columbus State Community College is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Columbus State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
About 8% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 92% are male.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Columbus State Community College
Out of the 220 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Aguadilla, UPR Aguadilla is a public college 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
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.
J-Tech Institute came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, J-Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 7% of the me tech majors at the school.
Owens Community 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 #7 on the list. 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.
With a ranking of #10, Universidad del Turabo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. 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.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Universidad del Turabo
Brookdale Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. 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.
With a ranking of #12, Ivy Tech 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 city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
About 8% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 92% are male.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Ivy Tech Community College Report
With a ranking of #13, County College of Morris did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Randolph, County College of Morris is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 40 students majoring in me tech at County College of Morris, 98% are male and 3% are female.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at County College of Morris
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-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 landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. UPR Carolina is a small public school located in the large 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 landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. STCC is a small public school located in the medium-sized 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 large public school located in the small city of Melbourne.
Women make up 26% of the me tech majors at the school.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Eastern Florida State College
With a ranking of #17, New England Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. 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.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at New England Institute of Technology
Onondaga Community 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 #19 on the list. OCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Syracuse.
About 7% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 93% are male.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Onondaga Community College Report
With a ranking of #20, NHTI-Concord’s Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. 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.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at NHTI-Concord’s Community College Report
With a ranking of #21, Triton College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Triton College is a moderately-sized public school located in the 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
Nunez Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Nunez Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Chalmette.
Of the 17 students majoring in me tech at Nunez Community College, 59% are male and 41% are female.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Nunez Community College Report
Stark State College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the large 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.
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. 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.
Farmingdale State College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. 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
Rest of the Top Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools
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 |
Majors Related to 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 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.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.