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2026 Best Engineering Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

17 Colleges in the United States
1,620 Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded
$48,242 Avg Early-Career Salary

Engineering Technology 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.

College Factual analyzed 92 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best engineering technology schools.

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Best Schools for Engineering Technology in the Southeast 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 engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Engineering Technology

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Pellissippi State Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in engineering technology. Set in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 165 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Pellissippi State Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Pellissippi State Community College generally make around $61,687. Students borrow a median of $6,685 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering technology program at Pellissippi State Community College

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Students looking for a strong engineering technology program will find one at University Of Alabama At Huntsville, which ranked #2. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Alabama At Huntsville awarded about 18 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Huntsville generally make around $62,903. Typical student debt for the program is $24,797. See the full engineering technology program report for University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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The University Of West Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering technology, landing the #3 spot this year. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. About 59% of students finish within six years. The University Of West Florida awarded about 25 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $63,807. The University Of West Florida graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Get the full engineering technology details for The University Of West Florida

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Students looking for a strong engineering technology program will find one at Jefferson State Community College, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. Jefferson State Community College awarded about 139 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Jefferson State Community College generally make around $38,981. Typical student debt for the program is $15,083. See the full engineering technology program report for Jefferson State Community College

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Students looking for a strong engineering technology program will find one at Northern Virginia Community College, which ranked #5. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 19 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $40,126. Typical student debt for the program is $14,413. Get the full engineering technology details for Northern Virginia Community College

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Tennessee Technological University earned the #6 position for engineering technology this year. This large public university is located in the town of Cookeville. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee Technological University in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. Tennessee Technological University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in engineering technology from Tennessee Technological University

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Kennesaw State University came in at #7 for engineering technology this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. About 52% of students finish within six years. Kennesaw State University awarded about 70 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $64,728 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering technology program at Kennesaw State University

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Seminole State College Of Florida came in at #8 for engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public university. There were roughly 112 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of Seminole State College Of Florida earn a median of $48,049 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering technology program at Seminole State College Of Florida

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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College placed #9 among the best engineering technology schools. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College is a large public university. About 17 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Gwinnett Technical College in the most recent year. Engineering Technology graduates of Gwinnett Technical College earn a median of $39,288 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,048 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering technology details for Gwinnett Technical College

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Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #10 for engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public university. About 78 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent year. Engineering Technology graduates of Florida State College At Jacksonville earn a median of $46,748 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,139 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering technology details for Florida State College At Jacksonville

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Jackson State Community College came in at #11 for engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Jackson State Community College awarded about 34 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $61,123 in their early career. Jackson State Community College graduates carry a median of $8,553 in student loans. Get the full engineering technology details for Jackson State Community College

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Gateway Community And Technical College landed the #12 spot for engineering technology this year. Gateway Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Florence. There were roughly 10 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of Gateway Community And Technical College earn a median of $46,993 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,611 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering technology details for Gateway Community And Technical College

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best engineering technology schools. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. About 25 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $42,786 in their early career. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. More information about a degree in engineering technology from Valencia College

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Western Carolina University came in at #14 for engineering technology this year. Western Carolina University is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Carolina University awarded about 51 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from Western Carolina University earn around $59,813 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250. Get the full engineering technology details for Western Carolina University

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College placed #15 among the best engineering technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. There were roughly 23 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Broward College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $51,328 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,110 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering technology program at Broward College

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George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville came in at #16 for engineering technology this year. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Hanceville. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville awarded about 82 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $40,017 in their early career. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville graduates carry a median of $13,146 in student loans. Get the full engineering technology details for George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville

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Palm Beach State College landed the #17 spot for engineering technology this year. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public university. There were roughly 36 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of $42,501 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,518 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering technology from Palm Beach State College

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Tri County Technical College landed the #18 spot for engineering technology this year. Tri County Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pendleton. Tri County Technical College awarded about 16 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Tri County Technical College generally make around $43,438. Typical student debt for the program is $15,787. Read more about the engineering technology program at Tri County Technical College

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Chattanooga State Community College placed #19 among the best engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 38 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Chattanooga State Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $52,531 in their early career. Chattanooga State Community College graduates carry a median of $13,865 in student loans. More information about a degree in engineering technology from Chattanooga State Community College

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Eastern Florida State College placed #20 among the best engineering technology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Melbourne. Eastern Florida State College awarded about 31 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $44,690 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,123. Read more about the engineering technology program at Eastern Florida State College

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Central Virginia Community College placed #21 among the best engineering technology schools. Central Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lynchburg. There were roughly 27 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Central Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from Central Virginia Community College earn around $32,309 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,384 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering technology details for Central Virginia Community College

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Hillsborough Community College placed #22 among the best engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. About 33 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from Hillsborough Community College earn around $44,101 in the first couple years of their career. Hillsborough Community College graduates carry a median of $16,142 in student loans. Get the full engineering technology details for Hillsborough Community College

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Pensacola State College came in at #23 for engineering technology this year. Pensacola State College is a large public school located in the city of Pensacola. There were roughly 31 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Pensacola State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $45,811 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. See the full engineering technology program report for Pensacola State College

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University Of North Alabama landed the #24 spot for engineering technology this year. University Of North Alabama is a large public school located in the city of Florence. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Alabama awarded about 14 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $41,357. Typical student debt for the program is $24,291. Read more about the engineering technology program at University Of North Alabama

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Middle Tennessee State University placed #25 among the best engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 49 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $60,808 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,327. Get the full engineering technology details for Middle Tennessee State University

Rest of the Top 46 Engineering Technology Schools

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

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Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA
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Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
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Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
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Berea College
Berea, KY
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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 · 92 schools evaluated.

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