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Mechanical Engineering at Santiago Canyon College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Santiago Canyon College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santiago Canyon College is in Orange, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at Santiago Canyon College
Many students take online classes at Santiago Canyon College. Of 11,897 students, 4,087 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,344 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Santiago Canyon College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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