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Mechanical Engineering at Great Basin College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Great Basin College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Great Basin College is located in Elko, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Great Basin College.
Online & Distance Learning at Great Basin College
Many students take online classes at Great Basin College. Of 3,320 students, 3,039 (92%) studied exclusively online and 223 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Great Basin College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Great Basin College are 9% women (1) and 91% men (10).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Great Basin College
Of the 11 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at Great Basin College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Great Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 82% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Great Basin College, higher 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 Great Basin College
This Mechanical Engineering program at Great Basin College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Great Basin College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, 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.