by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 14 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 682 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology to qualified students.
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Your choice of mechanical engineering/mechanical technology for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality me tech 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 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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for mechanical engineering/mechanical technology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for mechanical engineering/mechanical technology students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is difficult to beat Purdue University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from Purdue University - Main Campus
Ferris State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology. Located in the remote town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from Ferris State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology has to take a look at University of Dayton. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Dayton.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from University of Dayton
Indiana State University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology. Indiana State is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Terre Haute.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from Indiana State University
University of Akron Main Campus is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Akron.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from University of Akron Main Campus
Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from University of Toledo
Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from Michigan Technological University
Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Detroit.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from Wayne State University
Located in the city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering/mechanical technology from Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology is one of 5 different types of Mechanical Engineering Technology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 118 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology | 114 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other | 20 |