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#1 #1 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 166 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Construction Management, Civil Engineering, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,143
#2 #2 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 Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-College Station grants 581 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 113 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,616
#3 #3 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, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,240–1,500 Median Starting Salary $60,486
#4 #4 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 203 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,220
#5 #5 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Annually, Pennsylvania College of Technology awards about 49 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#6 #6 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 91 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $55,530
#7 #7 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 Computer and Information Sciences, General, Game and Interactive Media Design, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,587
#8 #8 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,345
#9 #9 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Annually, Ohio Northern University grants about 79 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $62,192
#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 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,638
#11 #11 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 68 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,743
#12 #12 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,572
#13 #13 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, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,587
#14 #14 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 366 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $59,663
#15 #15 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 Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 980–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,578
#16 #16 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 448 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#17 #17 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, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,198
#18 #18 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 123 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $58,843
#19 #19 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, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,911
#20 #20 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 372 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,668
#21 #21 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 90 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Construction Management, Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $68,913
#22 #22 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 187 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, Accounting, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,337
#23 #23 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 117 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,441
#24 #24 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,726
#25 #25 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,614
#26 #26 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA At Fitchburg State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $61,465
#27 #27 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 7 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,951
#28 #28 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 537 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,433
#29 #29 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,219
#30 #30 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,599
#31 #31 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 144 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 940–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,749
#32 #32 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 216 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 14 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $57,809
#33 #33 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Animal Sciences, and General. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 238 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,821
#34 #34 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,880
#35 #35 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Morehead State University Morehead, KY Annually, Morehead State University grants about 89 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,198
#36 #36 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Every year, Wayland Baptist University grants around 142 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $58,369
#37 #37 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX Annually, Austin Community College District grants about 62 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#38 #38 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. TrineOnline Angola, IN Annually, TrineOnline grants about 11 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, and......view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $61,273
#39 #39 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Goodwin University East Hartford, CT At Goodwin University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#40 #40 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 55 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#41 #41 Best College for Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician in the U.S. Jackson College Jackson, MI At Jackson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#42 #42 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, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,290
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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 618 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 133 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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Student Demographics

Total Students

618

Female Students

67 (10%)

Male Students

551 (89%)

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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

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

89%

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1,080–1,310

$61,143

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

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1,170–1,400

$57,616

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

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$60,486

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

78%

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940–1,200

$57,220

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

100%

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1,040–1,220

$59,423

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

95%

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$55,530

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

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

96%

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$58,345

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

74%

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1,090–1,320

$62,192

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

91%

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970–1,210

$57,638

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

100%

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890–1,140

$58,743

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

86%

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1,020–1,210

$62,572

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

84%

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1,010–1,240

$58,587

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

90%

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940–1,190

$59,663

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

51%

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980–1,170

$57,578

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

100%

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