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Mechanical Engineering at Merced College
If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Merced College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Merced College is in Merced, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at Merced College
Online coursework is an option at Merced College. Among 12,472 students, 5,000 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,027 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Merced College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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