by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 3,682 people earned their degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician, making the major the 201st most popular in the United States.
Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,235 mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking, we looked at 58 colleges that offer a degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician. That schools that top this list have a program in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The me tech school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region me tech students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Fort Wayne. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this medium-sized public school handed out 48 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at PFW
Out of the 58 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Zane State College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Zanesville, Ohio, this small public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Zane State College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Miami University - Middletown. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech 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 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Miami University - Middletown
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan Technological University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Michigan Tech is a public institution located in Houghton, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 50 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Michigan Technological University
Out of the 58 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ferris State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 98 degrees to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.
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Purdue University Northwest did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #6. Purdue University Northwest is a medium-sized public school situated in Hammond, Indiana. It awarded 53 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Purdue University Northwest
With a ranking of #7, North Central State College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. North Central State College is a small public school situated in Mansfield, Ohio. It awarded 31 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.
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Northwest State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Northwest State Community College is a small public school situated in Archbold, Ohio. It awarded 20 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Northwest State Community College
With a ranking of #9, Indiana State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Terre Haute, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ME tech degrees to 63 students in 2020-2021.
Full Indiana State University Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This fairly large school is located in Akron, Ohio, and it awarded 96 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at University of Akron Main Campus
Miami University - Hamilton ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Hamilton, Ohio, this small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified ’s ME tech students 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%.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Miami University - Hamilton
Terra State Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Terra State Community College is a public institution located in Fremont, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Triton College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #13. River Grove, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ME tech degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Triton College
Kent State University at Tuscarawas ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Kent State University at Tuscarawas is a small public school situated in New Philadelphia, Ohio. It awarded 5 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Kent State University at Tuscarawas Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report
Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 184 degrees to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Purdue University - Main Campus Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report
With a ranking of #16, University of Toledo did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Toledo, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ME tech degrees to 71 students in 2020-2021.
Full University of Toledo Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Cincinnati State is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Northern Michigan University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s ME tech degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Northern Michigan University
Marion Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Marion, Ohio, this small public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s ME tech students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full Marion Technical College Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report
With a ranking of #20, Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech 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 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Youngstown State University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Youngstown State University is a fairly large school located in Youngstown, Ohio that handed out 24 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.
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James A Rhodes State College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. James A Rhodes State College is a small public school situated in Lima, Ohio. It awarded 6 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full James A Rhodes State College Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report
University of Dayton landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 23 ’s ME tech degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Dayton Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Report
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Green Bay is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s ME tech degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology at UW - Green Bay
Delta College ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ME Tech Major in the Great Lakes Region list. University Center, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ME tech degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
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