by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for engineering students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,156 associate degrees in engineering to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The engineering associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality engineering program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for engineering students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for engineering students seeking a an associate degree.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in engineering needs to look into Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public college located in the small city of Lancaster.More information about a associate in engineering from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Middlesex County College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in engineering. Middlesex County College is a large public college located in the suburb of Edison.More information about a associate in engineering from Middlesex County College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in engineering needs to look into Union County College. Union County College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Cranford.More information about a associate in engineering from Union County College
It's hard to beat Brookdale Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in engineering. Brookdale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Lincroft.More information about a associate in engineering from Brookdale Community College
Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Hudson Valley Community College
Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Borough of Manhattan Community College
Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Monroe Community College
Suffolk County Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Selden.More information about a associate in engineering from Suffolk County Community College
Montco is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Blue Bell.More information about a associate in engineering from Montgomery County Community College
Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, DCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Dutchess Community College
Explore the best engineering colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 204 |
| New York | 36 | 582 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 363 |
| Maryland | 33 | 312 |
| Delaware | 21 | 14 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 756 |
| Engineering Science | 187 |
| Electrical Engineering | 61 |
| Robotics Engineering | 44 |
| Computer Engineering | 42 |
| Civil Engineering | 31 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 31 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 2,526 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 959 |
| Physical Sciences | 772 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 578 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 411 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 279 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 119 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 50 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 37 |
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