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Mechanical Engineering Technology at Central Piedmont Community College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering Technology, you may want to check out the program at Central Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Piedmont Community College sits in Charlotte, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 mechanical engineering technology degrees were granted at Central Piedmont Community College.
Studying Online at Central Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Central Piedmont Community College. Among 20,375 students, 7,476 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Central Piedmont Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Central Piedmont Community College are 15% women (4) and 85% men (22).
Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at Central Piedmont Community College
Of the 5 associate’s mechanical engineering technology degrees awarded at Central Piedmont Community College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Central Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.