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Mechanical Engineering at Florence-Darlington Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florence-Darlington Technical College is in Florence, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Many students take online classes at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Among 3,522 students, 1,423 (40%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 130 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 131 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College are 11% women (1) and 89% men (8).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Among the 9 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Florence-Darlington Technical College, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College, lower 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 Florence-Darlington Technical College
This Mechanical Engineering program at Florence-Darlington Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Florence-Darlington Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.