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2026 Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools
There are 1,602 colleges that offer a degree in Engineering Technologies. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best Engineering Technologies School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Engineering Technologies program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 1,602 schools in the United States offering Engineering Technologies programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
2026 Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Engineering Technologies majors.
Top 25 Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Columbia Southern University the most popular school in the U.S. for Engineering Technologies majors. Located in Orange Beach, AL, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 1,766 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $68,574. Read More…
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Located in Indianapolis, IN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 1,084 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,027. Full Engineering Technologies at Ivy Tech Community College Report
South Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Located in Miami, FL, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 891 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,047. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at South Florida Institute of Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Purdue University-Main Campus is a public school located in West Lafayette, IN. This school awarded 880 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,124. Read More…
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Located in Lisle, IL, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 872 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,188. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at DeVry University-Illinois
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Texas A&M University-College Station is a public school located in College Station, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 842 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,018. Read More…
Stark State College landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Stark State College is a public school located in North Canton, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 731 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,757. Read More…
SOWELA Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. SOWELA Technical Community College is a public school located in Lake Charles, LA. This school awarded 699 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,871. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at SOWELA Technical Community College
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Eastern Illinois University is a public school located in Charleston, IL. This school awarded 695 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,194. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Eastern Illinois University
River Parishes Community College comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. River Parishes Community College is a public school located in Gonzales, LA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 695 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,270. Read More…
Dallas College landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Dallas College is a public school located in Dallas, TX. This school awarded 625 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,587. Read More…
Texas State Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Located in Waco, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 582 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,660. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Texas State Technical College
Olympic College comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Located in Bremerton, WA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 579 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,684. Full Engineering Technologies at Olympic College Report
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public school located in Tempe, AZ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 567 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,210. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Arizona State University Campus Immersion
CUNY New York City College of Technology landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Located in Brooklyn, NY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 548 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,888. Full Engineering Technologies at CUNY New York City College of Technology Report
Columbus State Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Columbus State Community College is a public school located in Columbus, OH. This school awarded 545 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Vincennes University landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Vincennes University is a public school located in Vincennes, IN. This school awarded 545 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,775. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Vincennes University
San Jacinto Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. San Jacinto Community College is a public school located in Pasadena, TX. This school awarded 513 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,230. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at San Jacinto Community College
John C Calhoun State Community College comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. John C Calhoun State Community College is a public school located in Tanner, AL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 498 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,676. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at John C Calhoun State Community College
Excelsior University landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Excelsior University is a private nonprofit school located in Albany, NY. This school awarded 483 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $68,971. Read More…
Seminole State College of Florida landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Located in Sanford, FL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,399. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Seminole State College of Florida
Northwestern Technological Institute comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Located in Southfield, MI, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 473 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,966. Full Engineering Technologies at Northwestern Technological Institute Report
NUC University landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Located in Bayamon, PR, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 472 people earned their degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,183. Full Engineering Technologies at NUC University Report
Ferris State University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking. Ferris State University is a public school located in Big Rapids, MI. This school awarded 471 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,361. Read More…
Refrigeration School Inc comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Technologies majors. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 468 degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,259. Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Refrigeration School Inc
Rest of the Top Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Engineering Technologies by Region
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More Engineering Technologies Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Engineering Technologies Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Majors Related to Engineering Technologies
Engineering Technologies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 10,798 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 9,702 |
| Electronics Engineering | 9,196 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 8,633 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5,996 |
| Construction Engineering | 5,089 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3,938 |
| General Engineering Technology | 3,883 |
| Computer Engineering | 3,275 |
| Other Engineering Technology | 2,247 |
| Architectural Engineering | 1,557 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1,285 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies | 1,237 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,132 |
| Mining & Petroleum Technology | 328 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 260 |
| Nanotechnology | 108 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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