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Mechanical Engineering at Prairie State College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Prairie State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Prairie State College is located in Chicago Heights, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 1 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Prairie State College.
Online & Distance Learning at Prairie State College
Many students take online classes at Prairie State College. Among 2,953 students, 416 (14%) studied exclusively online and 841 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Prairie State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Prairie State College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (1).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Prairie State College
Of the 1 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at Prairie State 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 Prairie State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State 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 Prairie State College
This Mechanical Engineering program at Prairie State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Prairie State College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.