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2027 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Southeast Region

304 Colleges in the United States
32,827 Engineering Technologies Degrees Awarded
$46,938 Avg Early-Career Salary

Engineering Technologies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their engineering technologies programs.

College Factual analyzed 304 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best engineering technologies schools.

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Best Schools for Engineering Technologies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall engineering technologies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Engineering Technologies

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh tops our 2027 ranking of the best engineering technologies schools. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 117 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technologies program make about $47,936 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,141. See the full engineering technologies program report for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering technologies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technologies program make about $83,560 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,323 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering technologies from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Students looking for a strong engineering technologies program will find one at Duke University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 333 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technologies program make about $110,977 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering technologies program at Duke University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technologies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Auburn University awarded about 30 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technologies program make about $55,422 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. Read more about the engineering technologies program at Auburn University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering technologies, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 140 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $66,257. Students borrow a median of $14,738 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering technologies details for University Of Florida

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University earned the #6 position for engineering technologies this year. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 174 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $68,904. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full engineering technologies program report for Clemson University

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University Of Kentucky ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technologies schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 61 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $49,568. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering technologies from University Of Kentucky

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #8 for engineering technologies this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 21 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technologies degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $49,826 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. Get the full engineering technologies details for The University Of Tennessee

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Pellissippi State Community College placed #9 among the best engineering technologies schools. Set in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public institution. Pellissippi State Community College awarded about 298 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technologies degree from Pellissippi State Community College earn around $46,966 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,685 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering technologies from Pellissippi State Community College

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University Of Central Florida came in at #10 for engineering technologies this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 55 engineering technologies degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $120,323. Typical student debt for the program is $21,620. See the full engineering technologies program report for University Of Central Florida

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #11 for engineering technologies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. University Of Miami awarded about 10 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering Technologies graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $57,234 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. See the full engineering technologies program report for University Of Miami

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville placed #12 among the best engineering technologies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Huntsville. University Of Alabama At Huntsville graduates 64% of students within six years. University Of Alabama At Huntsville awarded about 13 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering Technologies graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $62,903 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,797. Get the full engineering technologies details for University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earned the #13 position for engineering technologies this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 148 engineering technologies degrees were awarded at Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College generally make around $60,381. Students borrow a median of $8,396 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering technologies program at Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College

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University Of Louisiana Lafayette came in at #14 for engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 66 engineering technologies degrees were awarded at University Of Louisiana Lafayette in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $42,873. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in engineering technologies from University Of Louisiana Lafayette

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Sowela Technical Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technologies schools. Located in the city of Lake Charles, Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 637 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at Sowela Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technologies degree from Sowela Technical Community College earn around $66,317 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,850. More information about a degree in engineering technologies from Sowela Technical Community College

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Jefferson State Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technologies schools. Jefferson State Community College is a large public school located in the city of Birmingham. About 208 engineering technologies degrees were awarded at Jefferson State Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering technologies program make about $38,981 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,083. Get the full engineering technologies details for Jefferson State Community College

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University came in at #17 for engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 32 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at Marymount University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technologies program make about $58,028 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,880. See the full engineering technologies program report for Marymount University

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West Virginia University came in at #18 for engineering technologies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. West Virginia University awarded about 37 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering Technologies graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $51,750 early in their careers. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. Read more about the engineering technologies program at West Virginia University

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East Carolina University landed the #19 spot for engineering technologies this year. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. East Carolina University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 442 engineering technologies degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering technologies degree from East Carolina University earn around $63,424 in the first couple years of their career. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $20,643 in student loans. See the full engineering technologies program report for East Carolina University

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Savannah College Of Art And Design placed #20 among the best engineering technologies schools. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 410 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at Savannah College Of Art And Design in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technologies degree from Savannah College Of Art And Design earn around $40,671 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,346. See the full engineering technologies program report for Savannah College Of Art And Design

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Bluegrass Community And Technical College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technologies schools. Set in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 208 engineering technologies students who graduated with this degree at Bluegrass Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Engineering Technologies graduates of Bluegrass Community And Technical College earn a median of $69,924 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering technologies program at Bluegrass Community And Technical College

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Pierpont Community And Technical College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technologies schools. Pierpont Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fairmont. Pierpont Community And Technical College awarded about 79 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Pierpont Community And Technical College generally make around $43,759. Typical student debt for the program is $16,268. Get the full engineering technologies details for Pierpont Community And Technical College

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Florida Gulf Coast University placed #23 among the best engineering technologies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates 57% of students within six years. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded about 69 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technologies degree from Florida Gulf Coast University earn around $50,726 in the first couple years of their career. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans. See the full engineering technologies program report for Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mercer University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technologies schools. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. Mercer University awarded about 19 engineering technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering Technologies graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $56,699 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering technologies from Mercer University

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Greenville Technical College landed the #25 spot for engineering technologies this year. Located in the city of Greenville, Greenville Technical College is a large public university. About 239 engineering technologies degrees were awarded at Greenville Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering technologies degree recipients from Greenville Technical College generally make around $73,700. Greenville Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,009 in student loans. See the full engineering technologies program report for Greenville Technical College

Rest of the Top 50 Engineering Technologies Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong engineering technologies education:

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Ecpi University
Virginia Beach, VA
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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
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Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
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Additional Engineering Technologies Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for engineering technologies:

Rank School Location
#51 University Of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
#52 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS
#53 Gateway Community And Technical College Florence, KY
#54 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
#55 University Of South Florida Main Campus Tampa, FL
#56 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
#57 Madisonville Community College Madisonville, KY
#58 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
#59 Florida State College At Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
#60 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL

Honorable Mentions

A few more engineering technologies schools worth a look:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 304 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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