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2026 Best Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools

15 Colleges in the United States
744 Manufacturing Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded
$49,969 Avg Early-Career Salary

Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 388 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best manufacturing engineering technology schools.

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Best Schools for Manufacturing Engineering Technology in the United States

See the highest-ranked manufacturing engineering technology schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Leading the list is Harper College, our #1 school for manufacturing engineering technology. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public university. About 23 manufacturing engineering technology degrees were awarded at Harper College in the most recent year. Students who receive their manufacturing engineering technology degree from Harper College earn around $44,523 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,963. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Harper College

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A rank of #2 makes Linn State Technical College one of the top schools for manufacturing engineering technology. Located in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 22 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Linn State Technical College in the most recent data year. Manufacturing Engineering Technology graduates of Linn State Technical College earn a median of $45,538 early in their careers. Linn State Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,042 in student loans. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Linn State Technical College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Students looking for a strong manufacturing engineering technology program will find one at Vincennes University, which ranked #3. Vincennes University is a very large public school located in the town of Vincennes. Roughly 3% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the manufacturing engineering technology program make about $56,775 in their early career. Vincennes University graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Get the full manufacturing engineering technology details for Vincennes University

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Texas State Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in manufacturing engineering technology, ranking #4. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public university. Texas State Technical College awarded about 59 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, manufacturing engineering technology degree recipients from Texas State Technical College generally make around $64,485. Students borrow a median of $15,834 to complete this degree. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Texas State Technical College

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in manufacturing engineering technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 11 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, manufacturing engineering technology degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College generally make around $52,059. Typical student debt for the program is $17,887. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Hennepin Technical College

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Weber State University placed #6 among the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 17 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their manufacturing engineering technology degree from Weber State University earn around $75,281 in the first couple years of their career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $20,600 in student loans. See the full manufacturing engineering technology program report for Weber State University

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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College placed #7 among the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a large public university. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College awarded about 18 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, manufacturing engineering technology degree recipients from Cincinnati State Technical And Community College generally make around $47,975. Students borrow a median of $17,730 to complete this degree. See the full manufacturing engineering technology program report for Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

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University Of Cincinnati Clermont College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a large public school located in the suburb of Batavia. There were roughly 10 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Clermont College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the manufacturing engineering technology program make about $39,106 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,525. Get the full manufacturing engineering technology details for University Of Cincinnati Clermont College

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Pearl River Community College placed #9 among the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Pearl River Community College awarded about 32 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, manufacturing engineering technology degree recipients from Pearl River Community College generally make around $44,162. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Get the full manufacturing engineering technology details for Pearl River Community College

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Portland Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public institution. About 13 manufacturing engineering technology degrees were awarded at Portland Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, manufacturing engineering technology degree recipients from Portland Community College generally make around $78,450. Students borrow a median of $20,648 to complete this degree. See the full manufacturing engineering technology program report for Portland Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College landed the #11 spot for manufacturing engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 13 manufacturing engineering technology degrees were awarded at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the manufacturing engineering technology program make about $43,661 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,593. See the full manufacturing engineering technology program report for Bossier Parish Community College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College placed #12 among the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 73 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their manufacturing engineering technology degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $56,633 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Ivy Tech Community College

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Pennsylvania College Of Technology landed the #13 spot for manufacturing engineering technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Williamsport. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. There were roughly 18 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their manufacturing engineering technology degree from Pennsylvania College Of Technology earn around $59,063 in the first couple years of their career. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

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Virginia Western Community College came in at #14 for manufacturing engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Virginia Western Community College awarded about 21 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the manufacturing engineering technology program make about $49,287 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,715. More information about a degree in manufacturing engineering technology from Virginia Western Community College

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Crowder College
Neosho, MO

Crowder College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. Crowder College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Neosho. Crowder College awarded about 11 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the manufacturing engineering technology program make about $36,148 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,887. Get the full manufacturing engineering technology details for Crowder College

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Macomb Community College landed the #16 spot for manufacturing engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. Macomb Community College awarded about 14 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Manufacturing Engineering Technology graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $38,758 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,862. Get the full manufacturing engineering technology details for Macomb Community College

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Sinclair Community College earned the #17 position for manufacturing engineering technology this year. Sinclair Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Dayton. Sinclair Community College awarded about 10 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Manufacturing Engineering Technology graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $35,348 early in their careers. Sinclair Community College graduates carry a median of $12,525 in student loans. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Sinclair Community College

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Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Weyers Cave. There were roughly 18 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave in the most recent data year. Graduates of the manufacturing engineering technology program make about $40,020 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,768 to complete this degree. Get the full manufacturing engineering technology details for Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave

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Danville Community College placed #19 among the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Danville. Danville Community College awarded about 10 manufacturing engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the manufacturing engineering technology program make about $55,860 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,494. Get the full manufacturing engineering technology details for Danville Community College

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Pellissippi State Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public university. About 10 manufacturing engineering technology degrees were awarded at Pellissippi State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their manufacturing engineering technology degree from Pellissippi State Community College earn around $42,672 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,951 to complete this degree. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Pellissippi State Community College

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University came in at #21 for manufacturing engineering technology this year. Arkansas Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Russellville. Arkansas Tech University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, manufacturing engineering technology degree recipients from Arkansas Tech University generally make around $45,115. Students borrow a median of $23,257 to complete this degree. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Arkansas Tech University

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Capital Community College earned the #22 position for manufacturing engineering technology this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 35 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the manufacturing engineering technology program make about $43,086 in their early career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Capital Community College

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H Councill Trenholm State Technical College placed #23 among the best manufacturing engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Montgomery, H Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 19 manufacturing engineering technology degrees were awarded at H Councill Trenholm State Technical College in the most recent year. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

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Missouri Southern State University came in at #24 for manufacturing engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Southern State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their manufacturing engineering technology degree from Missouri Southern State University earn around $39,434 in the first couple years of their career. Missouri Southern State University graduates carry a median of $22,241 in student loans. Read more about the manufacturing engineering technology program at Missouri Southern State University

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Copiah Lincoln Community College landed the #25 spot for manufacturing engineering technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Wesson. There were roughly 20 manufacturing engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Copiah Lincoln Community College in the most recent data year. See the full manufacturing engineering technology program report for Copiah Lincoln Community College

Rest of the Top 29 Manufacturing Engineering Technology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s manufacturing engineering technology ranking:

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Iti Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Other Manufacturing Engineering Technology Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Master's Degrees in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 388 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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