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2027 Best Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology Schools

17 Colleges in the United States
755 Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology Degrees Awarded
$48,458 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology students pursuing a degree.

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Choosing a Great Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology School

Best Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology Schools

Where you study agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology Rankings by Degree Level

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology

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Southeast Community College Area is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology. This large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. About 67 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees were awarded at Southeast Community College Area in the most recent year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree from Southeast Community College Area earn around $44,877 in the first couple years of their career. Southeast Community College Area graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans. Read more about the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program at Southeast Community College Area

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Madison Area Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology, ranking #2. Madison Area Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Madison. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 19 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree from Madison Area Technical College earn around $44,279 in the first couple years of their career. Madison Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $16,812 in student loans. Read more about the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program at Madison Area Technical College

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A rank of #3 makes North Dakota State College Of Science one of the top schools for agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology. North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wahpeton. North Dakota State College Of Science awarded about 31 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree recipients from North Dakota State College Of Science generally make around $62,531. North Dakota State College Of Science graduates carry a median of $12,553 in student loans. Get the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology details for North Dakota State College Of Science

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology, ranking #4. Set in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 33 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology students who graduated with this degree at Lake Land College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree recipients from Lake Land College generally make around $53,448. Students borrow a median of $7,769 to complete this degree. Read more about the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program at Lake Land College

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University Of Northwestern Ohio is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Northwestern Ohio is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lima. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. About 73 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees were awarded at University Of Northwestern Ohio in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree recipients from University Of Northwestern Ohio generally make around $44,784. University Of Northwestern Ohio graduates carry a median of $23,805 in student loans. See the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program report for University Of Northwestern Ohio

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Shasta College
Redding, CA

Shasta College earned the #6 position for agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology this year. Set in the suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a large public institution. Shasta College awarded about 34 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree recipients from Shasta College generally make around $50,330. Shasta College graduates carry a median of $12,275 in student loans. More information about a degree in agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology from Shasta College

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Garden City Community College came in at #7 for agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Garden City. About 17 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees were awarded at Garden City Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree recipients from Garden City Community College generally make around $35,476. Typical student debt for the program is $11,084. Get the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology details for Garden City Community College

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Reedley College
Reedley, CA

Reedley College earned the #8 position for agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology this year. Located in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a large public university. About 229 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees were awarded at Reedley College in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program make about $30,520 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. See the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program report for Reedley College

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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College placed #9 among the best agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of East Peoria. Illinois Central College awarded about 19 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees in the most recent data year. Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/machine Technology graduates of Illinois Central College earn a median of $53,190 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,222. See the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program report for Illinois Central College

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Modesto Junior College came in at #10 for agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology this year. Modesto Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Modesto. There were roughly 18 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology students who graduated with this degree at Modesto Junior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree recipients from Modesto Junior College generally make around $36,525. Modesto Junior College graduates carry a median of $8,575 in student loans. See the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program report for Modesto Junior College

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Merced College
Merced, CA

Merced College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology schools. Located in the city of Merced, Merced College is a large public university. Merced College awarded about 72 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees in the most recent data year. Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/machine Technology graduates of Merced College earn a median of $45,032 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,024. Read more about the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program at Merced College

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #12 spot for agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology this year. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Fennimore. There were roughly 17 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn around $44,467 in the first couple years of their career. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,112 in student loans. Read more about the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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Spoon River College placed #13 among the best agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology schools. Spoon River College is a small public school located in the rural area of Canton. Spoon River College awarded about 12 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program at Spoon River College

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology schools. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a very large public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bakersfield College awarded about 26 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program make about $86,312 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,419 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology from Bakersfield College

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Fort Scott Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology schools. This small public university is located in the town of Fort Scott. Fort Scott Community College awarded about 41 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program make about $56,322 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,990 to complete this degree. See the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program report for Fort Scott Community College

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South Georgia Technical College placed #16 among the best agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Americus. There were roughly 14 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology students who graduated with this degree at South Georgia Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degree from South Georgia Technical College earn around $43,446 in the first couple years of their career. South Georgia Technical College graduates carry a median of $10,423 in student loans. See the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program report for South Georgia Technical College

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Perry Technical Institute placed #17 among the best agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Yakima. About 33 agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology degrees were awarded at Perry Technical Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology program make about $43,797 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,892 to complete this degree. Get the full agricultural mechanics & equipment/machine technology details for Perry Technical Institute

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Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology by Region

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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