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Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Colleges in Ohio

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

North Central State College stands out with a net price of just $4,304 for mechanical engineering technology programs, while the University of Dayton costs $31,236 despite both serving Ohio's manufacturing economy. Graduates from Youngstown State earn $70,176 annually, reflecting strong demand from employers like Honda and Cleveland Clinic for skilled technicians. The $26,932 gap between cheapest and most expensive options gives students significant pricing flexibility across Ohio's 8 programs.
8
Programs
$4,304 – $31,236
Net Price Range
$58,921
Avg. Program Earnings
56.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,304 $4,624 34.2%
2 $11,877 $10,791 52.9% 80.6%
3 $14,981 $12,799 48.2% 82.9%
4 $16,065 $12,613 48.9% 85.3%
5 $17,460 $12,377 55.6% 92.2%
6 $19,614 $12,846 65.5% 88.0%
7 $20,918 $14,081 62.8% 78.7%
8 $31,236 $47,600 81.5% 74.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $26,932 price difference between Ohio's cheapest and most expensive mechanical engineering technology programs?

North Central State College charges $4,304 net price as a public community college, while the University of Dayton costs $31,236 as a private institution. Public universities like Youngstown State and Akron fall in the middle range at $11,877 and $14,981 respectively.

How do graduation rates compare across Ohio's most affordable mechanical engineering technology programs?

Graduation rates vary significantly, from North Central State's 34.20% to the University of Dayton's 81.50%. Mid-priced public universities like Toledo and Kent State achieve solid rates of 55.60% and 65.50% respectively.

Where do mechanical engineering technology graduates earn the highest starting salaries in Ohio?

Youngstown State graduates earn $70,176 annually, the highest among reporting schools, despite the program's $11,877 net cost. University of Dayton graduates earn $67,660, while Bowling Green graduates start at $36,132.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.