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Mechanical Engineering at Oakton College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Oakton College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oakton College sits in Des Plaines, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Oakton College.
Online & Distance Learning at Oakton College
Many students take online classes at Oakton College. Among 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Oakton College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Oakton College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (6).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Oakton College
Of the 4 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Oakton College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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 Oakton College
This Mechanical Engineering program at Oakton College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Oakton College go on to a range of careers. 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.