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Electromechanical Engineering at Western Piedmont Community College
If you plan to study Electromechanical Engineering, take a look at what Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College is in Morganton, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 electromechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Western Piedmont Community College.
Studying Online at Western Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Electromechanical Engineering graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Electromechanical Engineering graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 4% women (2) and 96% men (46).
Electromechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Among the 11 associate’s electromechanical engineering graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electromechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Electromechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College, 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.
More Specific Electromechanical Engineering Concentrations at Western Piedmont Community College
The Electromechanical Engineering program at Western Piedmont Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technology | 17 |
| Electromechanical Maintenance | 31 |
Top-Paying Careers for Electromechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Electromechanical Engineering program at Western Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Electromechanical 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 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $71,099 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $42,241 |
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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