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2027 Best Engineering-Related Technologies Associate’s Degree Schools

16 Colleges in the United States
242 Engineering-Related Technologies Degrees Awarded
$44,416 Avg Early-Career Salary

Engineering-Related Technologies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their engineering-related technologies programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for engineering-related technologies students pursuing a degree.

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Below are the best engineering-related technologies schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

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Utah Valley University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in engineering-related technologies. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Utah Valley University awarded about 17 engineering-related technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related technologies degree from Utah Valley University earn around $51,242 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering-related technologies from Utah Valley University

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Students looking for a strong engineering-related technologies program will find one at Vincennes University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public institution. Vincennes University graduates 3% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 engineering-related technologies students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Vincennes University generally make around $45,976. Typical student debt for the program is $14,506. See the full engineering-related technologies program report for Vincennes University

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Austin Community College District is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering-related technologies, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 11 engineering-related technologies students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related technologies degree from Austin Community College District earn around $44,895 in the first couple years of their career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,519 in student loans. See the full engineering-related technologies program report for Austin Community College District

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University Of Akron Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering-related technologies, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Akron. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. University Of Akron Main Campus awarded about 13 engineering-related technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related technologies degree from University Of Akron Main Campus earn around $49,045 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,347. See the full engineering-related technologies program report for University Of Akron Main Campus

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related technologies schools. Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. Hennepin Technical College awarded about 10 engineering-related technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College generally make around $52,059. Hennepin Technical College graduates carry a median of $17,887 in student loans. Read more about the engineering-related technologies program at Hennepin Technical College

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Tyler Junior College landed the #6 spot for engineering-related technologies this year. Set in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public institution. Tyler Junior College awarded about 18 engineering-related technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related technologies degree from Tyler Junior College earn around $43,348 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,869 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering-related technologies details for Tyler Junior College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System placed #7 among the best engineering-related technologies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. Lone Star College System awarded about 17 engineering-related technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $39,954. Lone Star College System graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. Get the full engineering-related technologies details for Lone Star College System

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Southeast Technical Institute ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related technologies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux Falls. There were roughly 20 engineering-related technologies students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $48,654. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering-related technologies program at Southeast Technical Institute

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Wake Technical Community College landed the #9 spot for engineering-related technologies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Raleigh. About 16 engineering-related technologies degrees were awarded at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering-related technologies degree from Wake Technical Community College earn around $38,673 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,900 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering-related technologies from Wake Technical Community College

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Capital Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related technologies schools. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. About 15 engineering-related technologies degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering-related technologies program make about $43,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering-related technologies details for Capital Community College

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University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton came in at #11 for engineering-related technologies this year. Set in the town of Morrilton, University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a mid-sized public institution. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton awarded about 11 engineering-related technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering-related technologies program make about $47,729 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,758. See the full engineering-related technologies program report for University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton

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Clark College
Vancouver, WA

Clark College landed the #12 spot for engineering-related technologies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Vancouver. There were roughly 12 engineering-related technologies students who graduated with this degree at Clark College in the most recent data year. Engineering-Related Technologies graduates of Clark College earn a median of $43,768 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,432. Get the full engineering-related technologies details for Clark College

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Sandhills Community College landed the #13 spot for engineering-related technologies this year. Located in the rural area of Pinehurst, Sandhills Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Sandhills Community College awarded about 11 engineering-related technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related technologies degree recipients from Sandhills Community College generally make around $46,492. Students borrow a median of $9,238 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering-related technologies details for Sandhills Community College

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related technologies schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 29 engineering-related technologies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering-related technologies program make about $45,580 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,726. Get the full engineering-related technologies details for Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

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Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College placed #15 among the best engineering-related technologies schools. Located in the city of Asheville, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 12 engineering-related technologies degrees were awarded at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering-related technologies program make about $37,459 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,883 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering-related technologies details for Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

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Glenville State College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related technologies schools. Located in the rural area of Glenville, Glenville State College is a mid-sized public university. Glenville State College graduates 35% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 engineering-related technologies students who graduated with this degree at Glenville State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering-related technologies program make about $32,699 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,967. Get the full engineering-related technologies details for Glenville State College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

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