by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 262 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for engineering students working on their associate degree.
The engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in engineering.
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in engineering. MCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a associate in engineering from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Normandale Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in engineering. Located in the small city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Normandale Community College
Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in engineering. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Rasmussen University - Minnesota
It is difficult to beat Ozarks Technical Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in engineering. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, OTC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Ozarks Technical Community College
Century College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.More information about a associate in engineering from Century College
Explore the best engineering colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 138 |
| Kansas | 35 | 29 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 18 |
| Iowa | 33 | 1 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 2 |
| Missouri | 32 | 105 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 11 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 231 |
| Computer Engineering | 18 |
| Other Engineering | 11 |
| Engineering Science | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 2,102 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 1,829 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 280 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 196 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 68 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 53 |
| Physical Sciences | 41 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 1 |
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