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Mechanical Engineering at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College sits in Asheville, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
Studying Online at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Of 6,510 students, 2,186 (34%) studied exclusively online and 1,950 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are 17% women (3) and 83% men (15).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Among the 8 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
This Mechanical Engineering program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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