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Mechanical Engineering at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is located in Huntsville, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College.
Studying Online at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. Among 1,187 students, 217 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 403 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are 25% women (2) and 75% men (6).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Among the 3 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, above 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 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
The Mechanical Engineering program at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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
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