by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 30 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of engineering technologies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,102 associate degrees in engineering technologies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of engineering technologies for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality engineering tech program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for engineering technologies students working on their associate degree.
The engineering tech school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Engineering Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in engineering technologies.
It's hard to beat Bismarck State College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in engineering technologies. Located in the small city of Bismarck, BSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Bismarck State College
Ranken Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in engineering technologies. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Saint Louis.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Ranken Technical College
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is a wonderful decision for students pursuing an associate degree in engineering technologies. MCC is a large public college located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in engineering technologies needs to check out Ridgewater College. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Ridgewater College
Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Hennepin Technical College
Located in the town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Indian Hills Community College
Located in the remote town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from North Dakota State College of Science
WSU Tech is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Wichita.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Kirkwood Community College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Kirkwood Community College
Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a associate in engineering technologies from Dunwoody College of Technology
Explore the best engineering technologies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 672 |
| Kansas | 35 | 234 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 208 |
| Iowa | 33 | 380 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 202 |
| Missouri | 32 | 444 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 308 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 1,829 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 280 |
| Engineering | 262 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 196 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 68 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 53 |
| Physical Sciences | 41 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 1 |
