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2023 Most Focused Associate Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Southeast Region

66 Ranked Colleges
485 Degrees Awarded
$45,486 Avg Salary
Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region

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In 2021-2022, 6,205 people earned their degree in mechanical engineering technology, making the major the 132nd most popular in the United States. In , mechanical engineering technology graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $54,608 and had an average of $21,201 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,629 mechanical engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,196 and $22,509 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 485 mechanical engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,020 and $16,931 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 66 colleges that offer a degree in mechanical engineering technology. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their mechanical engineering technology program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region associate degree me tech students.

Top 25 Most Focused Associate Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Southeast Region

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J-Tech Institute
Jacksonville, Florida

Out of the 66 schools in the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, J-Tech Institute landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 67 degrees to qualified associates’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% 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 full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at J-Tech Institute

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Nunez Community College
Chalmette, Louisiana

Out of the 66 schools in the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nunez Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Nunez Community College is a small school located in Chalmette, Louisiana that handed out 17 associates’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at Nunez Community College

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Bluefield State College
Bluefield, West Virginia

Out of the 66 schools in the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bluefield State College landed the #3 spot on the list. Bluefield State College is a small school located in Bluefield, West Virginia that handed out 8 associates’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Bluefield State College Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Out of the 66 schools in the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, H Councill Trenholm State Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, and it awarded 4 associates’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

Full H Councill Trenholm State Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full LSCC - Birmingham Campus Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Thomas Nelson Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Hampton, Virginia, and it awarded 19 associates’s me tech degrees 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%.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Thomas Nelson Community College

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

ECPI University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associates’s me tech degrees to 51 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% 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 ECPI University Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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With a ranking of #8, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s me tech degrees to 2 students in 2021-2022.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

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John Tyler Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Chester, Virginia, this medium-sized public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified associates’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% 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 more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at John Tyler Community College

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With a ranking of #10, Florence-Darlington Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Florence, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s me tech degrees to 7 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Florence-Darlington Technical College Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, North Carolina

Western Piedmont Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1 associates’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.

Full WPCC Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina

Guilford Technical Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Guilford Technical Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Jamestown, North Carolina. It awarded 3 associates’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Guilford Technical Community College

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Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville Technical College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s me tech degrees to 5 students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at GTC

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Beaufort County Community College
Washington, North Carolina

Beaufort County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Washington, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified associates’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Beaufort County Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #15 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this medium-sized public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified associates’s me tech 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 UA Little Rock Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Florida

Gulf Coast State College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. GCSC is located in Panama City, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 associates’s me tech degrees to qualified students.

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%.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at Gulf Coast State College

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With a ranking of #17, Eastern Florida State College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 23 degrees to qualified associates’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% 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 Technology at Eastern Florida State College

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South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, North Carolina

South Piedmont Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Polkton, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified associates’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

Full South Piedmont Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, North Carolina

Wayne Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified associates’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Wayne Community College

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified associates’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

Full Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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York Technical College
Rock Hill, South Carolina

York Technical College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. York Technical College is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 associates’s me tech degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full York Technical College Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

Central Piedmont Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Central Piedmont Community College is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 16 associates’s me tech degrees to qualified students.

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 Technology at Central Piedmont Community College

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Mitchell Community College
Statesville, North Carolina

Mitchell Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. This small school is located in Statesville, North Carolina, and it awarded 9 associates’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at Mitchell Community College

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a small public school situated in Hudson, North Carolina. It awarded 8 associates’s me tech degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at CCCTI

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Augusta Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Augusta, Georgia, this small public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified associates’s me tech students in 2021-2022.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at Augusta Technical College

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