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Mechanical Engineering Technology at Florence-Darlington Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering Technology, you may want to check out the program at Florence-Darlington Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florence-Darlington Technical College is in Florence, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 mechanical engineering technology degrees were awarded at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Online coursework is an option 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 Technology Rankings at Florence-Darlington Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology 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 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 83 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 91 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College are 11% women (1) and 89% men (8).
Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Of the 9 associate’s mechanical engineering technology graduates 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 Technology associate’s degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College, lower than 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 Florence-Darlington Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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
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