Associate Degree   Illinois

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

6 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

6 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–6 of 6 colleges in Illinois

Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,344/yr
Grad earnings
$47,852
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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College of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,969/yr
Grad earnings
$43,424
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,608/yr
Grad earnings
$41,728
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,251/yr
Grad earnings
$37,366
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,813/yr
Grad earnings
$36,696
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians in Illinois?
6 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians in Illinois?
Oakton College leads with median graduate earnings of $47,852 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Oakton College, Moraine Valley Community College, College of Lake County, Triton College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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