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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Pre-Engineering

177 Colleges in the United States
1,882 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in pre-engineering, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #76 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 177 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Pre-Engineering ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,882 associate degrees in pre-engineering during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Pre-Engineering School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Pre-Engineering The pre-engineering associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Pre-Engineering ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of pre-engineering students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Bachelor's Degrees in Pre-Engineering
Overall Popularity in Pre-Engineering

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for pre-engineering.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in pre-engineering. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Pre-Engineering Students Working on Their Associate

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124 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in pre-engineering needs to take a look at Wake Technical Community College. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Raleigh. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in pre-engineering in North Carolina.

There were approximately 124 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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85 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in pre-engineering has to check out Tulsa Community College. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in pre-engineering in Oklahoma.

There were about 85 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
66 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Orange Coast College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in pre-engineering. Orange Coast College is a large public college located in the city of Costa Mesa.

There were approximately 66 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent year we have data available.

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55 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in pre-engineering needs to check out Central Piedmont Community College. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 55 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent data year.

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49 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Worcester.

There were approximately 49 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Quinsigamond Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN
48 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Itasca Community College is a small public college located in the town of Grand Rapids.

There were about 48 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Itasca Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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47 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

OCCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

There were about 47 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent data year.

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44 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 44 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Chattanooga State Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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43 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in pre-engineering in New Mexico.

There were about 43 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
42 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 42 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
38 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 38 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Henry Ford College in the most recent data year.

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36 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Suffolk County Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Selden.

There were roughly 36 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent data year.

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Norco College
Norco, CA
35 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Norco, Norco College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 35 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Norco College in the most recent year we have data available.

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34 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Kalamazoo.

There were approximately 34 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 32 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Normandale Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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31 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

San Diego Miramar College is a large public college located in the city of San Diego.

There were roughly 31 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
29 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Century College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.

There were roughly 29 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Century College in the most recent data year.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

El Camino College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Torrance.

There were approximately 28 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public college located in the city of Indianapolis.

There were about 28 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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27 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
#1 Best Quality In UT

UVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Orem. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in pre-engineering in Utah.

There were approximately 27 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent year we have data available.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
26 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 26 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.

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25 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Fort Smith, UAFS is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 25 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at UAFS in the most recent data year.

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Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Nash Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Rocky Mount.

There were roughly 25 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Nash Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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22 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 22 pre-engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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22 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

M State is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Fergus Falls.

There were approximately 22 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at M State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Pre-Engineering students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Pre-Engineering award.

Rank College Location
27 Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC
28 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
29 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA
29 Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ
31 Mission College Santa Clara, CA
32 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
32 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
32 San Diego City College San Diego, CA
32 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA

Pre-Engineering by Region

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Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
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Applied Engineering 42

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