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2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major

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Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology is the 201st most popular major in the country with 3,490 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major” ranking looked at 221 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology. That schools that top this list have a program in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for me tech students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major. ITEC-MANATI is a small public school situated in Manati, Puerto Rico. It awarded 16 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at ITEC-MANATI

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major. Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is a public institution located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. Tecnologico is a public institution located in Guayama, Puerto Rico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Tecnologico

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is located in Flushing, New York and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7 ’s me tech degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Hampshire at Manchester. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, this small public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified ’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at UNH Manchester

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Bluefield State College
Bluefield, West Virginia

Bluefield State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking. Bluefield, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s me tech degrees to 14 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Bluefield State College

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Alfred State College
Alfred, New York

With a ranking of #7, Alfred State College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. This small school is located in Alfred, New York, and it awarded 50 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Alfred State

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New York City College of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 125 diplomas to qualified ’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full New York City College of Technology Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report

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With a ranking of #9, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. BFIT is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7 ’s me tech degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

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Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, New York

Clinton Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking. Clinton Community College is a small school located in Plattsburgh, New York that handed out 0 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Clinton Community College

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New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, Rhode Island

New England Institute of Technology ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. New England Institute of Technology is a small school located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that handed out 42 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at New England Tech

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Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, New York

With a ranking of #12, Farmingdale State College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. Farmingdale, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s me tech degrees to 81 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Farmingdale State College

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NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord, New Hampshire

NHTI-Concord’s Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking. This small school is located in Concord, New Hampshire, and it awarded 9 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at NHTI

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With a ranking of #14, SUNY Polytechnic Institute did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. SUNY Poly is a public institution located in Utica, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SUNY Poly Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report

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SUNY Canton
Canton, New York

SUNY Canton ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. This small school is located in Canton, New York, and it awarded 20 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at SUNY Canton

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Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana

With a ranking of #16, Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s me tech degrees to 40 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Purdue University Fort Wayne

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SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, New York

SUNY Cobleskill did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking, coming in at #17. SUNY Cobleskill is a small school located in Cobleskill, New York that handed out 4 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at SUNY Cobleskill

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Zane State College
Zanesville, Ohio

Zane State College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking. Zanesville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s me tech degrees to 9 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Zane State College

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Miami University - Middletown came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking. Middletown, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s me tech degrees to 7 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Miami University - Middletown Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report

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Michigan Technological University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking. Michigan Tech is a public institution located in Houghton, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Michigan Tech Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report

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Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking, coming in at #21. STCC is a small public school situated in Springfield, Massachusetts. It awarded 28 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at STCC

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan

Ferris State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking, coming in at #22. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 119 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Ferris State University Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report

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Corning Community College
Corning, New York

With a ranking of #23, Corning Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major list. Located in Corning, New York, this small public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified ’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Corning Community College Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report

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Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking. Rochester, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s me tech degrees to 86 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at RIT

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Purdue University Northwest did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major ranking, coming in at #25. This medium-sized school is located in Hammond, Indiana, and it awarded 41 ’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Purdue University Northwest

Rest of the Best 34 in Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major

Not only did these schools make the top 34 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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