2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology in Illinois

Ranked #86 in popularity, mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 36 associate degrees in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology School for Your Associate Degree

The ME tech associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology in Illinois ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician.

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology in Illinois

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician students seeking a an associate degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for ME Tech Students Working on Their Associate

1

Triton College
River Grove, IL

16 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Triton College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician. Triton College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of River Grove.

There were approximately 16 mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician individuals who graduated with this degree at Triton College in the most recent year we have data available.

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2

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

6 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Illinois Central College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician. Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 6 mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at ICC in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL

5 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Oakton Community College is a popular choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Des Plaines.

There were roughly 5 mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Oakton Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL

5 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moraine Valley Community College is a popular choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician. MVCC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Palos Hills.

There were about 5 mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at MVCC in the most recent data year.

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5

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

3 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of Lake County is a large public college located in the suburb of Grayslake.

There were roughly 3 mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician individuals who graduated with this degree at College of Lake County in the most recent data year.

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6

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL

1 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Chicago Heights, Prairie State College is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 1 mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician individuals who graduated with this degree at Prairie State College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	439	242
Michigan	399	93
Indiana	237	63
Wisconsin	225	14

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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Related Rankings by Major

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.