by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general engineering students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,399 associate degrees in general engineering during the <nil> academic year.
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The engineering associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general engineering students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Engineering Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general engineering students seeking a an associate degree.
Ivy Tech Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general engineering. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general engineering from Ivy Tech Community College
It is difficult to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general engineering. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the engineering program state that they receive average early career wages of $16,790.
More information about a associate in general engineering from Northern Virginia Community College
Virginia Western Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general engineering. Located in the small city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general engineering from Virginia Western Community College
Weber State University is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in general engineering. WSU is a very large public university located in the city of Ogden.More information about a associate in general engineering from Weber State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general engineering from Sinclair Community College
Tulsa Community College is a large public college located in the city of Tulsa.More information about a associate in general engineering from Tulsa Community College
Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.
Associate recipients from the general engineering degree program at Tidewater Community College earn $31,183 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in general engineering from Tidewater Community College
Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the engineering program report average early career earnings of $27,813.
More information about a associate in general engineering from Union County College
Located in the large suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general engineering from Brookdale Community College
HVCC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Troy.More information about a associate in general engineering from Hudson Valley Community College
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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, General Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 2,559 |
| Pre-Engineering | 1,833 |
| Applied Engineering | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Science | 344 |
| Electrical Engineering | 244 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 230 |
| Computer Engineering | 146 |
| Civil Engineering | 89 |
| Robotics Engineering | 77 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 47 |
| Industrial Engineering | 28 |
| Chemical Engineering | 25 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 19 |
