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Mechanical Engineering Technology at ECPI University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering Technology, consider the program at ECPI University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

ECPI University is located in Virginia Beach, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 149 mechanical engineering technology degrees were granted at ECPI University.

Online & Distance Learning at ECPI University

Online coursework is an option at ECPI University. Of 12,572 students, 3,365 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,498 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Rankings at ECPI University

Rankings can help you compare ECPI University’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#26 of 83
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 91

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#26 of 83
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 91

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at ECPI University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at ECPI University are 13% women (19) and 87% men (130).

Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at ECPI University

Of the 43 associate’s mechanical engineering technology graduates at ECPI University, 12% were women (5) and 88% were men (38).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at ECPI University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 40% of Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at ECPI University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at ECPI University

Of the 106 bachelor’s mechanical engineering technology graduates at ECPI University, 13% were women (14) and 87% were men (92).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at ECPI University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	61
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	12
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	5
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at ECPI University, higher than the national average of 32%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering Technology program at ECPI University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.