ADBLOCK #102
College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2026 Best General Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
957 General Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded
$42,624 Avg Early-Career Salary

General 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 277 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general engineering technology students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

ADBLOCK #159
DEBUG: Raw major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Initial offers_url = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/offers.json", major_slug = ""
DEBUG: After cleaning major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Before URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/offers.json"
DEBUG: After TrimSuffix = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/offers.json"
DEBUG: After HTTPS placeholder = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/offers.json"
DEBUG: After slash cleaning = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/offers.json"
DEBUG: After URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/offers.json"
DEBUG: offers_url = https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/offers.json
DEBUG: major_slug = ""
DEBUG: offers_url is valid, proceeding to fetch data
DEBUG: offers_data.offers found, count = 2
DEBUG: Specific major detected (cip4 = 15.00), keeping min_relevance at 0.8
DEBUG: Starting relevance filtering - min_relevance = 0.8, max_relevance = 1
DEBUG: Checking offer "Science & Engineering Bachelors Programs (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" with relevance 0.6
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Science & Engineering Bachelors Programs (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" REJECTED (relevance 0.6)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Science & Engineering Diploma Programs (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" with relevance 0.6
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Science & Engineering Diploma Programs (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" REJECTED (relevance 0.6)
DEBUG: relevant_offers count = 0
DEBUG: No relevant offers, showing generic ESYOH widget

Best Schools for General Engineering Technology in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in general engineering technology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in General Engineering Technology

1

Kansas State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best general engineering technology schools. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 19 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. General Engineering Technology graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $61,696 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Read more about the general engineering technology program at Kansas State University

2

A rank of #2 makes Bellingham Technical College one of the top schools for general engineering technology. Set in the city of Bellingham, Bellingham Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Bellingham Technical College awarded about 33 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the general engineering technology program at Bellingham Technical College

3

Students looking for a strong general engineering technology program will find one at Northern Virginia Community College, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. There were roughly 12 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering technology degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $40,126. Northern Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. Get the full general engineering technology details for Northern Virginia Community College

4

A rank of #4 makes Brigham Young University Idaho one of the top schools for general engineering technology. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 11 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering technology degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $43,853. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans. Get the full general engineering technology details for Brigham Young University Idaho

5
Ivy Tech Community College crest
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general engineering technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 26 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering technology degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $40,734 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Ivy Tech Community College

6

Jefferson State Community College landed the #6 spot for general engineering technology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. Jefferson State Community College awarded about 33 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering technology degree from Jefferson State Community College earn around $38,981 in the first couple years of their career. Jefferson State Community College graduates carry a median of $15,083 in student loans. See the full general engineering technology program report for Jefferson State Community College

7

Florida State College At Jacksonville landed the #7 spot for general engineering technology this year. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. About 30 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent year. General Engineering Technology graduates of Florida State College At Jacksonville earn a median of $46,748 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,139. More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Florida State College At Jacksonville

8
Valencia College crest
Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 11 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering technology program make about $42,786 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering technology program report for Valencia College

9
Gwinnett Technical College crest
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College landed the #9 spot for general engineering technology this year. Gwinnett Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. There were roughly 17 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Gwinnett Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering technology degree from Gwinnett Technical College earn around $39,288 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,048 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering technology program report for Gwinnett Technical College

10

Jackson State Community College earned the #10 position for general engineering technology this year. Jackson State Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. Jackson State Community College awarded about 34 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering technology degree from Jackson State Community College earn around $61,123 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,553. More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Jackson State Community College

11

Pasadena City College earned the #11 position for general engineering technology this year. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 318 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering technology degree recipients from Pasadena City College generally make around $38,841. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree. Get the full general engineering technology details for Pasadena City College

12

Palm Beach State College placed #12 among the best general engineering technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lake Worth. There were roughly 21 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering technology degree from Palm Beach State College earn around $42,501 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,518. Read more about the general engineering technology program at Palm Beach State College

13

George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering technology schools. Set in the rural area of Hanceville, George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville is a moderately-sized public institution. About 30 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering technology degree recipients from George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville generally make around $40,017. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville graduates carry a median of $13,146 in student loans. Get the full general engineering technology details for George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville

14

Hillsborough Community College landed the #14 spot for general engineering technology this year. Hillsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Hillsborough Community College awarded about 13 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering technology program make about $44,101 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,142. See the full general engineering technology program report for Hillsborough Community College

15

Tri County Technical College earned the #15 position for general engineering technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Pendleton. Tri County Technical College awarded about 16 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering technology program make about $43,438 in their early career. Tri County Technical College graduates carry a median of $15,787 in student loans. See the full general engineering technology program report for Tri County Technical College

16

Chattanooga State Community College landed the #16 spot for general engineering technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Chattanooga. About 35 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at Chattanooga State Community College in the most recent year. General Engineering Technology graduates of Chattanooga State Community College earn a median of $52,531 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,865. More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Chattanooga State Community College

17

Eastern Florida State College earned the #17 position for general engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Melbourne, Eastern Florida State College is a large public institution. Eastern Florida State College awarded about 14 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering technology program make about $44,690 in their early career. Eastern Florida State College graduates carry a median of $18,123 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering technology program at Eastern Florida State College

18

Wright State University Lake Campus came in at #18 for general engineering technology this year. Wright State University Lake Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Celina. Wright State University Lake Campus graduates 35% of students within six years. About 11 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at Wright State University Lake Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering technology degree recipients from Wright State University Lake Campus generally make around $43,705. Students borrow a median of $27,522 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering technology from Wright State University Lake Campus

19

Bowling Green State University Firelands came in at #19 for general engineering technology this year. Located in the rural area of Huron, Bowling Green State University Firelands is a mid-sized public university. About 14 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Firelands in the most recent year. Students who receive their general engineering technology degree from Bowling Green State University Firelands earn around $45,610 in the first couple years of their career. Bowling Green State University Firelands graduates carry a median of $19,340 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering technology program at Bowling Green State University Firelands

20
Lanier Technical College crest
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA

Lanier Technical College landed the #20 spot for general engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 13 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Lanier Technical College in the most recent data year. General Engineering Technology graduates of Lanier Technical College earn a median of $37,118 early in their careers. Lanier Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,278 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering technology program at Lanier Technical College

21

Cleveland State Community College landed the #21 spot for general engineering technology this year. Cleveland State Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Cleveland. About 12 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at Cleveland State Community College in the most recent year. General Engineering Technology graduates of Cleveland State Community College earn a median of $40,513 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,742 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering technology program report for Cleveland State Community College

22
Pulaski Technical College crest
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR

Pulaski Technical College earned the #22 position for general engineering technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of North Little Rock. About 18 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at Pulaski Technical College in the most recent year. General Engineering Technology graduates of Pulaski Technical College earn a median of $32,554 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,043 to complete this degree. Get the full general engineering technology details for Pulaski Technical College

23

Seminole State College Of Florida placed #23 among the best general engineering technology schools. Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Sanford. Seminole State College Of Florida awarded about 29 general engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering technology program make about $48,049 in their early career. Seminole State College Of Florida graduates carry a median of $18,419 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering technology program at Seminole State College Of Florida

24

Capital Community College placed #24 among the best general engineering technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. About 30 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general engineering technology program make about $43,086 in their early career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Get the full general engineering technology details for Capital Community College

25

Bridgevalley Community And Technical College earned the #25 position for general engineering technology this year. Located in the suburb of South Charleston, Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 10 general engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Bridgevalley Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. General Engineering Technology graduates of Bridgevalley Community And Technical College earn a median of $46,587 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,958. Read more about the general engineering technology program at Bridgevalley Community And Technical College

Rest of the Top 35 General Engineering Technology Schools

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

26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

Other General Engineering Technology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare General Engineering Technology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Engineering Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in General Engineering Technology
Master's Degrees in General Engineering Technology
ADBLOCK #173
View All General Engineering Technology Rankings >

ADBLOCK #115

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 277 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

ADBLOCK #116

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs
ADBLOCK #613

Compare Your School Options