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Mechanical Engineering at Blue Ridge Community College
If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Blue Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Blue Ridge Community College is located in Flat Rock, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Blue Ridge Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Blue Ridge Community College
Many students take online classes at Blue Ridge Community College. Of 2,723 students, 1,139 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,578 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Among the 1 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 Blue Ridge Community College
The Mechanical Engineering program at Blue Ridge Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Blue Ridge Community College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.