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Mechanical Engineering Technology at Catawba Valley Community College
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Catawba Valley Community College sits in Hickory, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 mechanical engineering technology graduations were recorded at Catawba Valley Community College.
Studying Online at Catawba Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Catawba Valley Community College. Of 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 composition of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 7% women (1) and 93% men (13).
Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College
Among the 4 associate’s mechanical engineering technology 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 Technology associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 75% of Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Catawba Valley Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
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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