Mechanical Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering Tech MET)

I am just wondering if Mechanical Engineering is better to pursue in college or Mechanical Engineering Tech (MET)? what is the career prospect? any huge different in pay, job description? any Phd in MET also? If there is no difference how come there is no MET degree from the Ivy schools or top engineering schools?....here is a video I stumbled upon regarding MET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik7wly_aCLc