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2024 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Texas

5 Colleges in Texas
203 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$56,723 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in mechanical engineering technology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #132 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Texas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 203 degrees in mechanical engineering technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Mechanical Engineering Technology School

Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Texas Your choice of mechanical engineering technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Mechanical Engineering Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in ME Tech
Bachelor's Degrees in ME Tech

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Mechanical Engineering Technology in Texas

The schools below may not offer all types of me tech degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Texas Schools in ME Tech

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It is hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you wish to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering technology. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.More information about a degree in mechanical engineering technology from Texas A&M University - College Station

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$61,329 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering technology needs to check out University of Houston. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #211 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UH is a great university overall.

There were about 88 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mechanical engineering technology degree program at University of Houston make $4,607 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering technology from University of Houston

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$65,298 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of North Texas if you wish to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering technology. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 56 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year. Those mechanical engineering technology students who get their degree from University of North Texas receive $8,576 more than the typical me tech graduate.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering technology from University of North Texas

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Lee College
Baytown, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX

Lee College is a good choice for students interested in a degree in mechanical engineering technology. Located in the small city of Baytown, Lee College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #89 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lee College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 1 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Lee College in the most recent data year.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$45,153 Median Starting Salary
$25,819 Median Student Debt

LeTourneau University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in mechanical engineering technology. Located in the city of Longview, LETU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 72nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 13 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at LETU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the me tech program report average early career income of $45,153.

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton is a fairly large public university located in the town of Stephenville. This university ranks 59th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 20 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Tarleton in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, me tech degree recipients typically earn around $55,110 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering technology from Tarleton State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX

Located in the distant town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 27th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 1 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at SHSU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering technology from Sam Houston State University

Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 287 3
Oklahoma 257 66
New Mexico 219 1

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Mechanical Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of Engineering Technologies programs to choose from.

ME Tech Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology 194
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology 8
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 1,366
Environmental Control Technology 1,237
Construction Engineering Technology 1,217
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 1,110
Industrial Production Technology 1,041
Electronics Engineering Technology 597
Quality Control Technology 362
Engineering-Related Fields 271
Computer Engineering Technology 264
General Engineering Technology 130

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