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Electromechanical Engineering at Catawba Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Electromechanical Engineering, consider the program at Catawba Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Catawba Valley Community College sits in Hickory, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 electromechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Catawba Valley Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Catawba Valley Community College
Many students take online classes at Catawba Valley Community College. Among 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) studied exclusively online and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Electromechanical Engineering graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electromechanical Engineering graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 6% women (2) and 94% men (32).
Electromechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College
Of the 16 associate’s electromechanical engineering graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electromechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Electromechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, below the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electromechanical Engineering Concentrations at Catawba Valley Community College
The Electromechanical Engineering program at Catawba Valley Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. | 29 |
| Electromechanical Maintenance | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electromechanical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Electromechanical Engineering program at Catawba Valley Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Electromechanical 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 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $71,099 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $42,241 |
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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