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Mechanical Engineering at Piedmont Technical College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Piedmont Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Piedmont Technical College is located in Greenwood, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 1 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Piedmont Technical College.
Studying Online at Piedmont Technical College
Distance learning is available 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.
Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Piedmont Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Piedmont Technical College’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 130 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 131 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Piedmont Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Piedmont Technical College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (1).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Piedmont Technical College
Among the 1 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Piedmont Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Piedmont Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Piedmont 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 Piedmont Technical College
The Mechanical Engineering program at Piedmont Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Piedmont Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.