by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pre-engineering students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,833 associate degrees in pre-engineering to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The pre-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. 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 take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for pre-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 Pre-Engineering Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in pre-engineering.
It's hard to beat Ivy Tech Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in pre-engineering. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Ivy Tech Community College
It's hard to beat Tulsa Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in pre-engineering. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Tulsa Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in pre-engineering has to look into Wake Technical Community College. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Raleigh.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Wake Technical Community College
Utah Valley University is a great decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in pre-engineering. UVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Orem.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Utah Valley University
Located in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Chattanooga State Community College
CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Central New Mexico Community College
Located in the small city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Normandale Community College
OCCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Oklahoma City.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Oklahoma City Community College
Suffolk County Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Selden.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Suffolk County Community College
Century College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.More information about a associate in pre-engineering from Century College
View the Best Pre-Engineering Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 2 majors within the General Engineering area of study, Pre-Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 2,559 |
| Applied Engineering | 7 |
