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Mechanical Engineering Technology at Prairie State College
If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering Technology, consider the program at Prairie State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Prairie State College is in Chicago Heights, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 1 mechanical engineering technology graduations were recorded at Prairie State College.
Studying Online at Prairie State College
Distance learning is available at Prairie State College. Of 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 diversity of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Prairie State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Prairie State College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (1).
Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at Prairie State College
Among the 1 associate’s mechanical engineering technology 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 Technology 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 Technology associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State College, higher than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Prairie State College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
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.