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Electromechanical Engineering at Piedmont Technical College
If you are interested in studying Electromechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Piedmont Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Piedmont Technical College is in Greenwood, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 98 electromechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Piedmont Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Piedmont Technical College
Many students take online classes at Piedmont Technical College. Of 5,143 students, 2,154 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,643 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Electromechanical Engineering Rankings at Piedmont Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Piedmont Technical College’s Electromechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 54 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 195 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #137 of 196 |
Earnings for Electromechanical Engineering Graduates from Piedmont Technical College
Students who complete Piedmont Technical College’s Electromechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,577 |
| 2 years | $52,941 |
| 3 years | $53,977 |
| 4 years | $60,371 |
| 5 years | $60,159 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Electromechanical Engineering graduates from Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $60,371, compared with $38,261 for all Piedmont Technical College graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Electromechanical Engineering graduates from Piedmont Technical College stands at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Electromechanical Engineering graduates at Piedmont Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Electromechanical Engineering graduates at Piedmont Technical College are 5% women (5) and 95% men (93).
Electromechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Piedmont Technical College
Of the 31 associate’s electromechanical engineering degrees awarded at Piedmont Technical College, 3% were women (1) and 97% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electromechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Piedmont Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Electromechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Piedmont Technical College, lower than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electromechanical Engineering Concentrations at Piedmont Technical College
This Electromechanical Engineering program at Piedmont Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automation Engineer Technology | 33 |
| Electromechanical Maintenance | 65 |
Best-Paid Careers for Electromechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Electromechanical Engineering program at Piedmont Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Electromechanical 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 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $71,099 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $42,241 |
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.