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Mechanical Engineering at South Piedmont Community College
If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at South Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Piedmont Community College is located in Polkton, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at South Piedmont Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at South Piedmont Community College
Online coursework is an option at South Piedmont Community College. Of 4,013 students, 1,553 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,369 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at South Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at South Piedmont Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at South Piedmont Community College
Of the 1 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at South Piedmont Community 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 South Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at South Piedmont Community 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 South Piedmont Community College
The Mechanical Engineering program at South Piedmont Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at South Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, 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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