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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Engineering Technology is the 203rd most popular major in the country with 4,500 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 568 engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking looked at 36 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in engineering technology. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their engineering technology program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Engineering Technology in the Great Lakes Region

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Out of the 36 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Morrison Institute of Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Morrison Institute of Technology is a small school located in Morrison, Illinois that handed out 15 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Morrison Institute of Technology Engineering Technology Report

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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia, Ohio

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kent State University at Tuscarawas. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region. Kent State University at Tuscarawas is located in New Philadelphia, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 ’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

Full Kent State University at Tuscarawas Engineering Technology Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Miami University - Hamilton. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region. Miami University - Hamilton is a small school located in Hamilton, Ohio that handed out 61 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wright State University - Lake Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Wright State University - Lake Campus is located in Celina, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Miami University - Middletown. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Miami University - Middletown is a public institution located in Middletown, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #6, Ohio University - Lancaster Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Lancaster, Ohio, and it awarded 4 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

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Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. OHIO Chillicothe is located in Chillicothe, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.

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Bowling Green State University - Firelands came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Huron, Ohio, this small public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s engineering tech students in 2020-2021.

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With a ranking of #9, Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Lawrence Technological University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This small school is located in Southfield, Michigan, and it awarded 21 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Lawrence Tech Engineering Technology Report

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University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #11, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Wisconsin - Stout is a medium-sized public school situated in Menomonie, Wisconsin. It awarded 49 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UW - Stout Engineering Technology Report

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Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan

Northwestern Michigan College ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. NMC is a small school located in Traverse City, Michigan that handed out 19 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

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Northern Illinois University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Northern Illinois University is a fairly large school located in Dekalb, Illinois that handed out 82 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

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Western Illinois University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #14. Western Illinois University is a public institution located in Macomb, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full WIU Engineering Technology Report

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Ohio University - Southern Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #15. OHIO Southern is a small public school situated in Ironton, Ohio. It awarded 1 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Ohio University - Southern Campus Engineering Technology Report

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Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, Michigan

Lake Michigan College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #16. Benton Harbor, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s engineering tech degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois

McHenry County College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It awarded 8 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

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Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois

Illinois State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Illinois State is a large school located in Normal, Illinois that handed out 23 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified ’s engineering tech students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Engineering Technology Report

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Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois

Eastern Illinois University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. EIU is a medium-sized school located in Charleston, Illinois that handed out 6 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

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With a ranking of #21, Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s engineering tech degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Kent State University at Kent ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Kent State University at Kent is a large public school situated in Kent, Ohio. It awarded 19 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

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University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio

University of Toledo landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school situated in Toledo, Ohio. It awarded 13 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Toledo Engineering Technology Report

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Schoolcraft College
Livonia, Michigan

Schoolcraft College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Livonia, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s engineering tech degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Eastern Michigan University is a fairly large school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan that handed out 8 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.

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