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Mechanical Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University
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Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 mechanical engineering technology degrees were granted at Sam Houston State University.
Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Distance learning is available at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Rankings at Sam Houston State University
Use these rankings to compare Sam Houston State University’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Texas | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 91 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Sam Houston State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Sam Houston State University are 8% women (1) and 92% men (12).
Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 13 bachelor’s mechanical engineering technology graduates at Sam Houston State University, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 54% of Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, higher 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Sam Houston State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.