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#1

#1 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Jackson College
Jackson, MI

At Jackson College, only one major is offered: Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,361

Median Starting Salary

$59,423
#2

#2 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
Angola, IN

Annually, Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses grants about 15 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

22%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$61,273
#3

#3 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA

At Northeastern University Professional Programs, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$64,290
#4

#4 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Every year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville grants about 196 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

98

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$15,966

Median Starting Salary

$61,143
#5

#5 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

149

SAT Score

1,160–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,610

Median Starting Salary

$57,616
#6

#6 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

59

SAT Score

1,220–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$12,421

Median Starting Salary

$60,486
#7

#7 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 384 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$8,151

Median Starting Salary

$58,668
#8

#8 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Annually, Weber State University awards around 441 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,572

Median Starting Salary

$59,423
#9

#9 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

930–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$10,258

Median Starting Salary

$57,578
#10

#10 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

880–1,040

Est. Net Price *

$12,054

Median Starting Salary

$57,638
#11

#11 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,183

Median Starting Salary

$59,337
#12

#12 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,050–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$14,470

Median Starting Salary

$59,663
#13

#13 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Annually, Ohio Northern University grants about 67 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,210–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$26,396

Median Starting Salary

$62,192
#14

#14 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Annually, Pennsylvania College of Technology awards about 62 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$24,650

Median Starting Salary

$59,423
#15

#15 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 110 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,066

Median Starting Salary

$60,614
#16

#16 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Murray State University
Murray, KY

At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$9,738

Median Starting Salary

$58,587
#17

#17 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$15,931

Median Starting Salary

$62,911
#18

#18 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$14,648

Median Starting Salary

$60,219
#19

#19 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 140 degrees to those studying Criminology, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Accounting, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$17,207

Median Starting Salary

$58,843
#20

#20 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 103 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,274

Median Starting Salary

$55,530
#21

#21 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

At Minnesota State University-Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,110–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$17,227

Median Starting Salary

$62,726
#22

#22 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID

At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$7,295

Median Starting Salary

$58,345
#23

#23 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA

At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Natural Sciences, Game and Interactive Media Design, and E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,882

Median Starting Salary

$56,587
#24

#24 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Every year, Missouri Western State University grants around 104 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,764

Median Starting Salary

$58,743
#25

#25 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

At Farmingdale State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Science, Technology and Society, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,020–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$8,224

Median Starting Salary

$58,198
#26

#26 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Vermont Technical College
Randolph, VT

Annually, Vermont Technical College awards about 23 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Software Engineering, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

860–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$21,253

Median Starting Salary

$59,423
#27

#27 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,292

Median Starting Salary

$57,749
#28

#28 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK

At Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Pharmaceutical Sciences....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,761

Median Starting Salary

$58,951
#29

#29 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 183 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,753

Median Starting Salary

$58,559
#30

#30 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Annually, Metropolitan State University of Denver awards around 238 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

890–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$13,727

Median Starting Salary

$57,809
#31

#31 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 128 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$19,357

Median Starting Salary

$59,441
#32

#32 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

At Millersville University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$20,860

Median Starting Salary

$62,572
#33

#33 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Each year, Lewis-Clark State College grants about 202 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

850–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$12,508

Median Starting Salary

$58,210
#34

#34 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

910–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$13,321

Median Starting Salary

$58,782
#35

#35 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$14,345

Median Starting Salary

$60,599
#36

#36 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$15,363

Median Starting Salary

$58,821
#37

#37 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Annually, Morehead State University grants about 131 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Engineering Technology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$10,017

Median Starting Salary

$57,198
#38

#38 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S.

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 569 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,187

Median Starting Salary

$56,433
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About Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.

Of the 692 Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 89% percent and women make up 11% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Texas has more students being awarded a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician than any other state? In fact, Texas awarded 152 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician is $56,989.

Popularity of Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician majors is Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician can prepare you for is Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
692
Female Students
77 (11%)
Male Students
615 (88%)

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