by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for mechanical engineering technology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 414 degrees in mechanical engineering technology annually.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the me tech degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Charlotte if you wish to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering technology. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who receive their degree from the me tech program make about $60,048 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in mechanical engineering technology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Wake Technical Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mechanical engineering technology. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a degree in mechanical engineering technology from Wake Technical Community College
Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 56 |
| Florida | 282 | 139 |
| Virginia | 274 | 130 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 23 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 46 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 22 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 30 |
| Alabama | 233 | 31 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 178 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of Engineering Technologies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology | 401 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.