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Basic Certificates in Engineering Technologies
Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
In 2021-2022, 22,559 earned their basic certificate in engineering tech. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for engineering tech majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in engineering tech. About 84.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,067 |
| Women | 3,492 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 906 |
| Black or African American | 2,138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,661 |
| White | 12,841 |
| International Students | 255 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,758 |
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 771 colleges that offer a basic certificate in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering tech students seekinga basic certificate is John C Calhoun State Community College. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at John C Calhoun State Community College awarded 558 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Olympic College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in engineering tech. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at Olympic College awarded 522 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is South Florida Institute of Technology. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 497 basic certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at South Florida Institute of Technology. Of these students, 1% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern Technological Institute is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in engineering tech. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 492 basic certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at Northwestern Technological Institute. About 3% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Columbus State Community College. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Columbus State Community College awarded 473 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Santiago Canyon College. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 386 basic certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at SCC. About 18% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College awarded 340 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
Seminole State College of Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in engineering tech. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at Seminole State College of Florida awarded 323 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in engineering tech. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 264 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mesalands Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in engineering tech. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 261 people received their basic certificate in engineering tech from Mesalands Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Wake Technical Community College. Each year, around 21,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 222 people received their basic certificate in engineering tech from Wake Technical Community College. About 35% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Front Range Community College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 people received their basic certificate in engineering tech from FRCC. About 23% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lone Star College System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in engineering tech. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 people received their basic certificate in engineering tech from North Harris Montgomery. About 13% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Centro College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in engineering tech. Roughly 69,100 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at El Centro College awarded 189 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is SOWELA Technical Community College. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 187 basic certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at SOWELA. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in engineering tech. Roughly 49,500 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 187 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in engineering tech. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 177 people received their basic certificate in engineering tech from Pellissippi State Community College. Of these students, 6% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Valencia College. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Valencia College awarded 175 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 basic certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. About 12% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
River Parishes Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in engineering tech. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 160 people received their basic certificate in engineering tech from River Parishes Community College. About 5% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Engineering Tech Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 3,716 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 3,708 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 3,607 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 3,265 |
| Electronics Engineering | 2,909 |
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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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