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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Civil Engineering Technology (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

13 Ranked Colleges
167 Degrees Awarded
$5,700 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 1,344 people earned their degree in civil engineering technology, making the major the 219th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, civil engineering technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $53,936 and had an average of $20,807 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 205 civil engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,700 and $16,460 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 167 civil engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,508 and $17,812 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in civil engineering technology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality civil engineering technology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the civil engineering technology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region associate degree civil engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 13 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Civil Engineering Technology (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cincinnati State is a medium-sized school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 35 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Cincinnati State also took the #1 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $3,756 for great lakes region associate degree civil engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Cincinnati State.

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#2

Alpena Community College

Alpena, Michigan

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Alpena Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. This small school is located in Alpena, Michigan, and it awarded 13 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Alpena Community College also made our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. It costs about $845 for Great Lakes Region Associate Degree Civil Engineering Tech students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Alpena Community College.

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#3

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stark State College landed the #3 spot on the list. Stark State College is located in North Canton, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

Stark State College also made our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #2. It costs about $6,491 for great lakes region associate degree civil engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Stark State College.

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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ferris State University is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ferris also made our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for Ferris is $7,207 for Great Lakes Region Associate Degree Civil Engineering Tech students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#5

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the #5 spot on the list. Madison Area Technical College is a fairly large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 8 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Madison College, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $7,258 for Great Lakes Region Associate Degree Civil Engineering Tech students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Madison Area Technical College.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

NWTC also took the #3 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $8,506 for great lakes region associate degree civil engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

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#7

Belmont College

Saint Clairsville, Ohio

Belmont College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, this small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified associates’s civil engineering tech students in 2019-2020.

Belmont College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Belmont College is $5,199 for great lakes region associate degree civil engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon, Illinois
#11 in overall quality

Lake Land College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Lake Land College is a public institution located in Mattoon, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lake Land College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Lake Land College is $2,857 for Great Lakes Region Associate Degree Civil Engineering Tech students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#9

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
#8 in overall quality

Moraine Park Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s civil engineering tech degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Moraine Park Technical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Moraine Park Technical College is $6,706 for Great Lakes Region Associate Degree Civil Engineering Tech students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Moraine Park Technical College Civil Engineering Technology Report

#10

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
#7 in overall quality

Youngstown State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Youngstown State University is a fairly large school located in Youngstown, Ohio that handed out 9 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Youngstown State University also made our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #7. It costs about $9,069 for Great Lakes Region Associate Degree Civil Engineering Tech students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Youngstown State University.

Full Youngstown State University Civil Engineering Technology Report

#11

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 5 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

MATC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. It costs about $7,340 for great lakes region associate degree civil engineering tech students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Full MATC Civil Engineering Technology Report

#13 in overall quality

Sinclair Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 3 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Sinclair Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Sinclair Community College is $2,567 for Great Lakes Region Associate Degree Civil Engineering Tech students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#12 in overall quality

James A Rhodes State College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Civil Engineering Tech Schools for an Associate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rhodes State College is a small public school situated in Lima, Ohio. It awarded 2 associates’s civil engineering tech degrees in 2019-2020.

Rhodes State College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. It costs about $6,423 for Great Lakes Region Associate Degree Civil Engineering Tech students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Rhodes State College.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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