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Engineering Technologies Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Engineering Technologies is offered at 1,441 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Engineering Technologies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Engineering Technologies graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 91,975 people earned theirEngineering Technologies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering Technologies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 13,532 |
| Associate’s Degree | 21,426 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,799 |
| Master’s Degree | 36,833 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 216 |
Earnings of Engineering Technologies Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Engineering Technologies of $57,882 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,984 |
| 4 years | $57,882 |
| 5 years | $64,651 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 84.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23,776 |
| Women | 4,468 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Technologies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,454 | 51.2% |
| Asian | 1,008 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,353 | 26.0% |
| Black or African American | 2,926 | 10.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 929 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 946 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 316 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Engineering Technologies Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,602 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Engineering Technologies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia Southern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,766 basic certificates in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,084 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 891 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 880 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 872 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 842 basic certificates in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 731 basic certificates in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SOWELA Technical Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 699 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Illinois University is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 695 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
River Parishes Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 695 basic certificates in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 625 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 582 basic certificates in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Olympic College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 579 basic certificates in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 567 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 548 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 545 basic certificates in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vincennes University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 545 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 513 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
John C Calhoun State Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 498 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Excelsior University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Engineering Technologies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
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References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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