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2026 Best Pre-Engineering Schools in the The Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the United States
112 Pre-Engineering Degrees Awarded
$45,405 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pre-Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pre-engineering programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for pre-engineering students.

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Best Schools for Pre-Engineering in the The Plains States 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 pre-engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Pre-Engineering

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Leading the list is Normandale Community College, our #1 school for pre-engineering. This large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. There were roughly 17 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Normandale Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-engineering degree recipients from Normandale Community College generally make around $53,871. Typical student debt for the program is $20,162. More information about a degree in pre-engineering from Normandale Community College

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Anoka Ramsey Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pre-engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a large public institution. Anoka Ramsey Community College awarded about 21 pre-engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-engineering degree recipients from Anoka Ramsey Community College generally make around $44,293. Students borrow a median of $22,593 to complete this degree. Read more about the pre-engineering program at Anoka Ramsey Community College

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Students looking for a strong pre-engineering program will find one at Butler Community College, which ranked #3. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of El Dorado. There were roughly 21 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Butler Community College in the most recent data year. Pre-Engineering graduates of Butler Community College earn a median of $39,404 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,670 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pre-engineering from Butler Community College

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Minnesota State Community And Technical College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best pre-engineering schools. Located in the rural area of Fergus Falls, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 11 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-engineering degree from Minnesota State Community And Technical College earn around $42,972 in the first couple years of their career. Minnesota State Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,197 in student loans. Read more about the pre-engineering program at Minnesota State Community And Technical College

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A rank of #5 makes Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College one of the top schools for pre-engineering. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Hibbing. There were roughly 30 pre-engineering students who graduated with this degree at Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-engineering degree from Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earn around $44,387 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,029. Get the full pre-engineering details for Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Century College placed #6 among the best pre-engineering schools. Century College is a large public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. About 12 pre-engineering degrees were awarded at Century College in the most recent year. Graduates of the pre-engineering program make about $47,502 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,583 to complete this degree. Get the full pre-engineering details for Century College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 28 schools evaluated.

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