by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 271 associate degrees in general engineering to qualified students.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 schools for general engineering students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general engineering.
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general engineering. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general engineering from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in general engineering has to take a look at Normandale Community College. Normandale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a associate in general engineering from Normandale Community College
Ozarks Technical Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in general engineering. OTC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.More information about a associate in general engineering from Ozarks Technical Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general engineering has to take a look at Century College. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general engineering from Century College
Explore the best general engineering schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 151 | 132 |
| Kansas | 146 | 29 |
| Missouri | 117 | 101 |
| Iowa | 116 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 98 | 13 |
| South Dakota | 93 | 2 |
| North Dakota | 92 | 5 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, General Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering | 167 |
| General Engineering | 104 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 13 |
| Other Engineering | 5 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1 |
| Robotics Engineering | 1 |
