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2026 Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2 Colleges in the United States
298 Agricultural Mechanization Degrees Awarded
$46,883 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agricultural Mechanization programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agricultural mechanization students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Agricultural Mechanization in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agricultural mechanization degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Agricultural Mechanization

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year for agricultural mechanization. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 28 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanization degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $58,806 in the first couple years of their career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,270 in student loans. Get the full agricultural mechanization details for Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Northwestern Ohio is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agricultural mechanization, ranking #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lima. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. About 73 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at University Of Northwestern Ohio in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $44,784 in their early career. University Of Northwestern Ohio graduates carry a median of $23,805 in student loans. See the full agricultural mechanization program report for University Of Northwestern Ohio

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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agricultural mechanization, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the suburb of East Peoria. About 22 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at Illinois Central College in the most recent year. Agricultural Mechanization graduates of Illinois Central College earn a median of $53,190 early in their careers. Illinois Central College graduates carry a median of $12,222 in student loans. See the full agricultural mechanization program report for Illinois Central College

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agricultural mechanization, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Mattoon. There were roughly 23 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at Lake Land College in the most recent data year. Agricultural Mechanization graduates of Lake Land College earn a median of $53,448 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,769 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agricultural mechanization from Lake Land College

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A rank of #5 makes Rend Lake College one of the top schools for agricultural mechanization. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Ina. There were roughly 58 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at Rend Lake College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanization degree recipients from Rend Lake College generally make around $42,770. Rend Lake College graduates carry a median of $8,688 in student loans. See the full agricultural mechanization program report for Rend Lake College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #6 spot for agricultural mechanization this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. About 24 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $40,734 in their early career. Ivy Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. Read more about the agricultural mechanization program at Ivy Tech Community College

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Kishwaukee College earned the #7 position for agricultural mechanization this year. Kishwaukee College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Malta. About 16 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at Kishwaukee College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanization degree recipients from Kishwaukee College generally make around $30,398. Students borrow a median of $10,328 to complete this degree. See the full agricultural mechanization program report for Kishwaukee College

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Spoon River College came in at #8 for agricultural mechanization this year. Set in the rural area of Canton, Spoon River College is a small public institution. Spoon River College awarded about 18 agricultural mechanization degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the agricultural mechanization program at Spoon River College

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best agricultural mechanization schools. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 18 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $44,467 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,112 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agricultural mechanization from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College came in at #10 for agricultural mechanization this year. Owens Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg. About 18 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at Owens Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanization degree recipients from Owens Community College generally make around $53,350. Owens Community College graduates carry a median of $19,383 in student loans. Get the full agricultural mechanization details for Owens Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 23 schools evaluated.

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