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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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Engineering Technologies majors.

#1

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

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…

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

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

#4

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

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…

#7

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

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

#9

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

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…

#11

Dallas College

Dallas, TX

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

#13

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA

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…

#17

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

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

#20

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

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

#23

NUC University

Bayamon, PR

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

#24

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

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…

#25

Refrigeration School Inc

Phoenix, AZ

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

#26

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#27

Duke University

Durham, NC
#28

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL
#29

Valencia College

Orlando, FL
#30

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA
#31

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#32

University of Houston

Houston, TX
#33

New York University

New York, NY
#34

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA
#35

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN
#39

Lee College

Baytown, TX
#46

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#47

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA
#48

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO
#50

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.

Rank College Location
51 Berklee College of Music Boston, MA
52 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ
53 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
54 Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH
55 Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN
56 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics West Mifflin, PA
57 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
58 Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY
59 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH
60 Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO
61 Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO
62 Sonoran Desert Institute Tempe, AZ
63 Wichita Technical Institute Wichita, KS
64 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS
65 Lincoln Technical Institute-Union Union, NJ
66 CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus Miami, FL
67 Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA
68 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
69 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
70 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
71 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
72 Front Range Community College Westminster, CO
73 Florida International University Miami, FL
74 St Philip’s College San Antonio, TX
75 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
76 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
77 Delta Technical College-Mississippi Horn Lake, MS
78 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
79 Utah Valley University Orem, UT
80 Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio San Antonio, TX
81 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
82 Stanford University Stanford, CA
83 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
84 Connecticut State Community College New Britain, CT
85 Pierpont Community and Technical College Fairmont, WV
86 South Texas College McAllen, TX
87 Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg, SC
88 Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID
89 College of Biomedical Equipment Technology Schertz, TX
90 Nunez Community College Chalmette, LA
91 Montgomery College Rockville, MD
92 Texas State University San Marcos, TX
93 Portland Community College Portland, OR
94 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
95 University of North Texas Denton, TX
96 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
97 American Public University System Charles Town, WV
98 Macomb Community College Warren, MI
99 New River Community College Dublin, VA
100 Laredo College Laredo, TX
101 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
102 Terra State Community College Fremont, OH
103 Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND
104 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
105 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
106 Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
107 Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette, AL
108 Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Columbia, MD
109 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH
110 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
111 Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ
112 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO
113 Brightpoint Community College Chester, VA
114 Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA
115 H Councill Trenholm State Community College Montgomery, AL
116 Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie Grand Prairie, TX
117 Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN
118 Clemson University Clemson, SC
119 Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Springfield, IL
120 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL
121 Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV
122 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
123 Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL
124 California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA
125 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
126 Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL
127 Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC
128 Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO
129 Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX
130 Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA
131 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL
132 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
133 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
134 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO
135 Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden, UT
136 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown, KY
137 Houston Community College Houston, TX
138 Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX
139 Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD
140 Waldorf University Forest City, IA
141 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
142 ITI Technical College Baton Rouge, LA
143 Northwestern University Evanston, IL
144 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville, AL
145 Mesalands Community College Tucumcari, NM
146 George Washington University Washington, DC
147 Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO
148 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK
149 Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA
150 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
151 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
152 Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH
153 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
154 Universal Technical Institute-Canton Canton, MI
155 CBT Technology Institute-Cutler Bay Cutler Bay, FL
156 Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA
157 Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
158 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
159 Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE
160 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN
161 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
162 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
163 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY
164 University of Maine Orono, ME
165 Weber State University Ogden, UT
166 Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR
167 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN
168 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA
169 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK
170 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
171 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
172 Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC
173 Murray State University Murray, KY
174 Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN
175 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
176 William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL
177 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
178 Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah Mahwah, NJ
179 Riverside City College Riverside, CA
180 State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO
181 Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY
182 Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA
183 Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC
184 Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO
185 Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX
186 Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen McAllen, TX
187 Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
188 Utah State University Logan, UT
189 Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL
190 Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN
191 James A. Rhodes State College Lima, OH
192 Madisonville Community College Madisonville, KY
193 Cypress College Cypress, CA
194 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA
195 California State University-Chico Chico, CA
196 Goodwin University East Hartford, CT
197 South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA
198 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
199 Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN
200 Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KS

Engineering Technologies by Region

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Region
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Great Lakes
Plains States
Southeast
Southwest
Rocky Mountains
Far Western US

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.

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

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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