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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Southeast Region

76 Ranked Colleges
1,429 Degrees Awarded
$25,700 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region” ranking.

Mechanical Engineering Technology is the 132nd most popular major in the country with 6,013 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, mechanical engineering technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,639 and had an average of $22,526 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,429 mechanical engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,196 and $26,125 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 76 colleges that offered a degree in mechanical engineering technology. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in mechanical engineering technology.

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Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region

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

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Charles Town, West Virginia, this large private for-profit school handed out 136 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full American Military University Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Out of the 76 schools in the Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 82 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full UNC Charlotte Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend ECPI University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 61 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at ECPI University

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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kennesaw State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Kennesaw State University is a large public school situated in Kennesaw, Georgia. It awarded 50 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full KSU Georgia Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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J-Tech Institute
Jacksonville, Florida

Out of the 76 schools in the Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, J-Tech Institute landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 42 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at J-Tech

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Fairmont State University
Fairmont, West Virginia

Fairmont State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Fairmont, West Virginia, this small public school awarded 34 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.

Full Fairmont State University Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. This medium-sized school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 30 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia

Virginia State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Petersburg, Virginia, and it awarded 29 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Virginia State University Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Eastern Florida State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Cocoa, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 89 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at EFSC

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Nunez Community College
Chalmette, Louisiana

Nunez Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Nunez Community College is a small school located in Chalmette, Louisiana that handed out 80 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Nunez Community College

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With a ranking of #10, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and it awarded 22 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Embry-Riddle Worldwide Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina

Guilford Technical Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Guilford Technical Community College is located in Jamestown, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 ’s ME tech degrees to qualified students.

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

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Seminole State College of Florida ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Sanford, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 66 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Seminole State

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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ME tech degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

Full Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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John Tyler Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Chester, Virginia. It awarded 17 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at John Tyler Community College

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #16, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 38 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at Central Piedmont Community College

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Thomas Nelson Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Thomas Nelson Community College is a medium-sized school located in Hampton, Virginia that handed out 16 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Thomas Nelson Community College Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina

Wake Technical Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at Wake Technical Community College

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Bluefield State College
Bluefield, West Virginia

Bluefield State College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Bluefield, West Virginia, this small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at Bluefield State College

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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 15 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Tennessee State University

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Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina

With a ranking of #21, Greenville Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Greenville Technical College is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s ME tech degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering Technology at Greenville Technical College

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

South Carolina State University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. South Carolina State University is a small public school situated in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It awarded 9 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at South Carolina State University

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Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #22, Wayne Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.

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%.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Wayne Community College

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida

With a ranking of #24, Santa Fe College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region list. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 8 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Santa Fe College

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H Councill Trenholm State Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Tech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. H Councill Trenholm State Community College is located in Montgomery, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s ME tech degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering Technology at Trenholm State

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