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Associate Degrees in Engineering Technologies
Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22,282 students earned their associate degree in engineering tech. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 22,559 |
| Associate Degree | 22,282 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,358 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13,388 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $46,033. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,424 to a high of $53,179.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $13,955. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,594 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,350.
The median monthly payment of a engineering tech graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $182.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in engineering tech. About 84.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18,743 |
| Women | 3,539 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 931 |
| Black or African American | 1,780 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,691 |
| White | 13,832 |
| International Students | 303 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,745 |
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,028 colleges that offer an associate degree in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering tech students seekingan associate degree is Texas State Technical College. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 442 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from TSTC. Of these students, 12% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 416 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 11% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia Southern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,020 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 364 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Columbia Southern University. About 19% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York City College of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 360 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at City Tech. About 19% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Olympic College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 250 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at OC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Pasadena City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 235 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 22% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bismarck State College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 223 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at BSC. About 10% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Excelsior University. Each year, around 17,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Excelsior University. Of these students, 11% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 204 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
Columbus State Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 198 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Columbus State. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
San Jacinto Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 194 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 19% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ferris State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. The engineering tech program at Ferris State University awarded 194 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
River Parishes Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 191 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from River Parishes Community College. Of these students, 17% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
ITI Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at ITI Technical College awarded 173 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
SOWELA Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 168 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at SOWELA. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College awarded 162 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is ECPI University. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from ECPI University. Of these students, 13% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Greenville Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 148 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at GTC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
John C Calhoun State Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Calhoun Community College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Ranken Technical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 145 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at Ranken Technical College. Of these students, 8% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Engineering Tech Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 4,153 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 3,035 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 2,955 |
| Electronics Engineering | 2,907 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,773 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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