2027 Best Engineering Technology Schools in North Carolina
Engineering Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their engineering technology programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for engineering technology students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Engineering Technology in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall engineering technology education in North Carolina.
Top Schools in Engineering Technology
Leading the list is Western Carolina University, our #1 school for engineering technology. This large public university is located in the town of Cullowhee. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 49 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $59,813 in their early career. Western Carolina University graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school evaluated.
- 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).
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