2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 66 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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 Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for me tech majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named ECPI University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. ECPI University is a 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.
After completing their Associate Degree, me tech graduates from ECPI University carry an average student debt load of $21,505.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at ECPI University Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means J-Tech Institute is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, J-Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 7% of the me tech majors at the school.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at J-Tech Institute
The in-demand associate degree programs at Eastern Florida State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mechanical engineering technology schools in the Southeast Region . EFSC is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne.
Women make up 26% of the me tech majors at the school.
Out of the 66 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nunez Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Guilford Technical Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Guilford Technical Community College Report
Out of the 66 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Seminole State College of Florida landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Seminole State College of Florida Report
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 31 students majoring in me tech at LSCC - Birmingham Campus, 87% are male and 13% are female.
John Tyler Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Chester.
Thomas Nelson 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 #9 on the list. TNCC is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Hampton.
Women make up 21% of the me tech majors at the school.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Thomas Nelson Community College
Wake Technical Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 8% of the me tech majors at the school.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Wake Technical Community College
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
About 19% of the students majoring in me tech at the school are women while 81% are male.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Mechanical Engineering students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 13 | Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC |
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanical engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 46 |
| Georgia | 67 |
| Arkansas | 36 |
| North Carolina | 406 |
| Florida | 297 |
| Louisiana | 80 |
| West Virginia | 122 |
| Virginia | 214 |
| Alabama | 70 |
| Tennessee | 26 |
| Mississippi | 0 |
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 30 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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