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2025 Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

12 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
476 Engineering Tech Degrees Awarded
$59,642 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in general engineering technology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #156 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general engineering technology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 476 degrees in general engineering technology annually.

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Choosing a Great General Engineering Technology School

Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of general engineering technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General Engineering Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

General Engineering Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Engineering Tech
Bachelor's Degrees in Engineering Tech
Master's Degrees in Engineering Tech
Doctor's Degrees in Engineering Tech

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for General Engineering Technology in the Great Lakes Region

The schools below may not offer all types of engineering tech degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Engineering Tech

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$92,148 Median Starting Salary

Purdue University - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in general engineering technology. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the city of West Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were approximately 21 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available. Those general engineering technology students who get their degree from Purdue University - Main Campus earn $32,506 more than the typical engineering tech graduate.

More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Purdue University - Main Campus

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Engineering Tech Degrees Awarded
$62,117 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in general engineering technology has to look into Northern Illinois University. NIU is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Dekalb. A Best Colleges rank of #529 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NIU is a great university overall.

There were about 58 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at NIU in the most recent year we have data available. Those general engineering technology students who get their degree from Northern Illinois University earn $2,475 more than the typical engineering tech student.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Engineering Tech Degrees Awarded
$69,483 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Miami University - Hamilton if you want to pursue a degree in general engineering technology. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 59th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 55 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Hamilton in the most recent year we have data available. General Engineering Technology degree recipients from Miami University - Hamilton receive an earnings boost of about $9,841 over the typical income of general engineering technology graduates.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Engineering Tech Degrees Awarded
$67,461 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in general engineering technology has to look into University of Wisconsin - Stout. UW - Stout is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Menomonie. A Best Colleges rank of #828 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Stout is a great university overall.

There were approximately 42 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at UW - Stout in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general engineering technology program at University of Wisconsin - Stout get $7,819 above the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Engineering Tech Degrees Awarded
30.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #210 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Illinois State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the engineering tech program earn an average of $55,532 in their early career salary.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$64,762 Median Starting Salary

WIU is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Macomb. This university ranks 37th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 19 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at WIU in the most recent year we have data available. General Engineering Technology degree recipients from Western Illinois University get an earnings boost of approximately $5,120 above the average earnings of general engineering technology majors.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$50,148 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Traverse City, NMC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 46th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 13 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at NMC in the most recent data year. After graduating, engineering tech degree recipients typically earn an average of $50,148 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Northwestern Michigan College

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Ivy Tech Community College crest
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
37.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 29 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Engineering Tech Degrees Awarded
$46,493 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 34th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 33 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the engineering tech program report average early career earnings of $46,493.

More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Kalamazoo Valley Community College

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH

Located in the rural area of Huron, BGSU-Firelands is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 73rd out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 12 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at BGSU-Firelands in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Bowling Green State University - Firelands

Best General Engineering Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best general engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 100
Ohio 314 200
Illinois 304 155
Indiana 294 63
Wisconsin 273 49

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General Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of Engineering Technologies programs to choose from.

Engineering Tech Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Engineering Technology 476

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Industrial Production Technology 2,448
Mechanical Engineering Technology 1,771
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 1,732
Electronics Engineering Technology 1,616
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 1,465
Engineering-Related Fields 1,300
Environmental Control Technology 1,231
Computer Engineering Technology 763
Engineering Technology (Other) 417
Construction Engineering Technology 383

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