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Electromechanical Technology

Types of Degrees Electromechanical Technology Majors Are Earning

Those studying Electromechanical Technology may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	1,085
Associate’s Degree	824
Bachelor’s Degree	281
Master’s Degree	732

What Electromechanical Technology Majors Need to Know

Coursework for Electromechanical Technology emphasize a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Electromechanical Technology graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in Electromechanical Technology emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Computers and Electronics — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Engineering and Technology — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Mechanical — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set developed in a Electromechanical Technology program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Operations Monitoring — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
• Monitoring — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Troubleshooting — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
• Quality Control Analysis — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Electromechanical Technology careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Near Vision — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Information Ordering — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Inductive Reasoning — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Electromechanical Technology graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.2 / 7
Getting Information	4.1 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.9 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.9 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.9 / 7
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	3.8 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.7 / 7
Processing Information	3.7 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Electromechanical Technology professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
C++	Object or component oriented development software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software	Industrial control software	—
MathWorks Simulink	Analytical or scientific software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	—
Linux	Operating system software	—
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
UNIX	Operating system software	—
Programmable logic controller PLC software	Industrial control software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Electromechanical Technology graduates include:

• Test Technician (Test Tech)
• Tester
• IE PM Inspector (Instrumentation and Electrical Preventive Maintenance Inspector)
• Unmanned Aircraft Technician (UA Technician)
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roboticist (UAS Roboticist)
• Electro-Mechanic
• Drone Pilot
• Electromechanical Engineering Technologist (EM Engineering Technologist)
• Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Tech)
• Product Test Specialist
• Automation Technician (Automation Tech)
• Robotics Testing Technician
• Electromechanical Assembly Technician (EM Assembly Technician)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Operator (UAV Operator)
• Rework Specialist

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Electromechanical Technology graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	29.4%
Postsecondary certificate	28.4%
Bachelor’s degree	18.8%
High school diploma or equivalent	8.9%
Some college courses	6.7%
Master’s degree	4.4%
Doctoral degree	2.5%
Less than a high school diploma	0.7%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	0.3%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Electromechanical Technology?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 91.9% of Electromechanical Technology degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	240	8.1%
Men	2,733	91.9%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Electromechanical Technology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	1,586	53.3%
Asian	80	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	741	24.9%
Black or African American	262	8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	77	2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.4%
Two or More Races	47	1.6%
Race Unknown	126	4.2%
International Students	41	1.4%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Electromechanical Technology Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Electromechanical Technology graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$55,527
4 years	$62,211
5 years	$69,356

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $69,356 — roughly 25% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Electromechanical Technology Programs

Distance learning is tracked by IPEDS for Electromechanical Technology. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	3	4
Bachelor’s	1	0
Master’s	1	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Electromechanical Technology Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Electromechanical Technology graduates earn a median of $62,211 four years after completion — roughly 64% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	11,920
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	6,829
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	4,395
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	3,770
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician	3,162
Instrumentation Technology/Technician	2,697
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	2,476
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other	1,873
Biomedical Technology/Technician	1,460
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician	1,364
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician	792
Robotics Technology/Technician	761

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.