by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 876 associate degrees in engineering during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of engineering for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in engineering.
Houston Community College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in engineering. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Houston Community College
Tulsa Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in engineering. Tulsa Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Tulsa.More information about a associate in engineering from Tulsa Community College
Austin Community College District is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in engineering. Austin Community College District is a very large public college located in the city of Austin.More information about a associate in engineering from Austin Community College District
It is difficult to beat Central New Mexico Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in engineering. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Central New Mexico Community College
Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Oklahoma City Community College
El Paso Community College is a very large public college located in the city of El Paso.More information about a associate in engineering from El Paso Community College
Explore the best engineering colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | 682 |
| Oklahoma | 37 | 133 |
| Arizona | 36 | 46 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 74 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 642 |
| Engineering Science | 65 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 47 |
| Civil Engineering | 26 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 10 |
| Industrial Engineering | 9 |
| Computer Engineering | 6 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Materials Engineering | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 2,723 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,634 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 1,203 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 995 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 982 |
| Physical Sciences | 744 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 368 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 109 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 58 |
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