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Mechanical Engineering at Catawba Valley Community College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Catawba Valley Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Catawba Valley Community College is located in Hickory, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Catawba Valley Community College.
Studying Online at Catawba Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Catawba Valley Community College. Of 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 7% women (1) and 93% men (13).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College
Among the 4 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, higher 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 Catawba Valley Community College
The Mechanical Engineering program at Catawba Valley Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Catawba Valley Community College pursue many career paths. 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.