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Mechanical Engineering at Brightpoint Community College
If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Brightpoint Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Brightpoint Community College sits in Chester, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Brightpoint Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Brightpoint Community College
Distance learning is available at Brightpoint Community College. Among 9,380 students, 2,776 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,330 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Brightpoint Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Brightpoint Community College are 8% women (1) and 92% men (11).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Brightpoint Community College
Among the 12 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Brightpoint Community College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint Community 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 Brightpoint Community College
This Mechanical Engineering program at Brightpoint Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Mechanical Engineering | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Brightpoint Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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