by our College Data Analytics Team
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 85,188 people earned their degree in engineering technologies, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, engineering technologies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,350 and had an average of $21,560 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Plains States region, there were 6,869 engineering technologies graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,810 and $21,372 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 132 colleges that offered a degree in engineering technologies. That schools that top this list have a program in engineering technologies in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
See our ranking methodology to learn more.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
One of our other unique offerings is College Combat. This tool lets you build your own customized comparisons utilizing the factors that are most important to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.
The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region”.
Out of the 132 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hamilton Technical College landed the #1 spot on the list. Hamilton Technical College is a small school located in Davenport, Iowa that handed out 52 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Engineering Technologies at Hamilton Technical College
Out of the 132 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ranken Technical College landed the #2 spot on the list. This small school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 239 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Ranken Technical College Engineering Technologies Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bismarck State College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, this small public school handed out 296 degrees to qualified ’s engineering tech students in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend McPherson College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region list. McPherson, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s engineering tech degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at McPherson College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Dunwoody College of Technology. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s engineering tech degrees to 73 students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Dunwoody College of Technology
North Dakota State College of Science landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State College of Science is a small school located in Wahpeton, North Dakota that handed out 78 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Full North Dakota State College of Science Engineering Technologies Report
State Technical College of Missouri landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Linn, Missouri, this small public school awarded 89 degrees to qualified ’s engineering tech students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at State Technical College of Missouri
With a ranking of #8, Pittsburg State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region list. Pitt State is a medium-sized school located in Pittsburg, Kansas that handed out 231 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Pittsburg State University
Mitchell Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #9. Mitchell Tech is a small public school situated in Mitchell, South Dakota. It awarded 50 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, Grantham University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region list. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Lenexa, Kansas. It awarded 178 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Engineering Technologies at Grantham University
With a ranking of #11, Sisseton Wahpeton College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region list. Sisseton Wahpeton College is a small school located in Sisseton, South Dakota that handed out 2 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Sisseton Wahpeton College Engineering Technologies Report
Hennepin Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #12. Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 328 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Hennepin Technical College Engineering Technologies Report
Waldorf University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region list. Waldorf is a small private for-profit school situated in Forest City, Iowa. It awarded 83 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Waldorf University
Southeast Community College Area landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Southeast Community College Area is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 143 ’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Southeast Community College Area
Southeast Technical College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this small public school awarded 71 diplomas to qualified ’s engineering tech students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Minnesota State College Southeast landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Minnesota State College Southeast is a small school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 49 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at MSC Southeast
St Cloud Technical and Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. St Cloud Technical and Community College is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 88 ’s engineering tech degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Engineering Technologies at St Cloud Technical and Community College
Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Rolla, Missouri, and it awarded 285 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Engineering Technologies at Missouri University of Science and Technology
With a ranking of #19, Lake Area Technical Institute did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Watertown, South Dakota, and it awarded 57 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Lake Area Technical Institute Engineering Technologies Report
South Central College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #20. Located in North Mankato, Minnesota, this small public school awarded 46 degrees to qualified ’s engineering tech students in 2020-2021.
Indian Hills Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Indian Hills Community College is a small public school situated in Ottumwa, Iowa. It awarded 74 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Ridgewater College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, this small public school awarded 63 diplomas to qualified ’s engineering tech students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Engineering Technologies at Ridgewater College
Anoka Technical College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Anoka Technical College is a public institution located in Anoka, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 96 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Anoka Technical College
Western Dakota Technical Institute did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #24. Western Dakota Technical Institute is a small public school situated in Rapid City, South Dakota. It awarded 23 ’s engineering tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Engineering Technologies at Western Dakota Technical Institute
With a ranking of #25, Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Engineering Tech Major in the Plains States Region list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s engineering tech degrees to 183 students 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%.
Read full report on Engineering Technologies at Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
