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Associate Degrees in Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology

2,734 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in electrical technology is offered at 363 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 32 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.5% of electrical technology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Electrical Technology Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,734 earned their associate degree in electrical technology. This makes it the 19th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in electrical technology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,734
Basic Certificate 1,756
Bachelor’s Degree 1,235
Undergraduate Certificate 590

Earnings of Electrical Technology Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for electrical technology majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for electrical technology students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in electrical technology. About 89.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,454
Women 280
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The racial-ethnic distribution of electrical technology associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 105
Black or African American 229
Hispanic or Latino 449
White 1,676
International Students 69
Other Races/Ethnicities 206
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There are 363 colleges that offer an associate degree in electrical technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
89 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bismarck State College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The electrical technology program at Bismarck State College awarded 89 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
65 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeast Community College Area comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in electrical technology. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their associate degree in electrical technology from Southeast Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.

#3

Grantham University

Lenexa, Kansas
52 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grantham University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in electrical technology. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 associate degrees were handed out to electrical technology majors at Grantham University. About 8% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
51 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pearl River Community College. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 associate degrees were handed out to electrical technology majors at Pearl River Community College. Of these students, 2% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, Tennessee
50 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northeast State Community College. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The electrical technology program at Northeast State Community College awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 2% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
50 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to electrical technology majors at El Centro College. Of these students, 26% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
49 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in electrical technology. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 associate degrees were handed out to electrical technology majors at DeVry University - Illinois. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

44 Yearly Graduations
5% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is State Technical College of Missouri. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in electrical technology from STC.

43 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. The electrical technology program at New York City College of Technology awarded 43 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 9% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
43 Yearly Graduations
2% Women

National University College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in electrical technology. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The electrical technology program at National University College awarded 43 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.

#11

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
41 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Great Basin College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The electrical technology program at Great Basin College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.

#12

Victoria College

Victoria, Texas
40 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Victoria College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in electrical technology. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The electrical technology program at Victoria College awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

39 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their associate degree in electrical technology from Columbus State. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.

#14

Pittsburgh Technical College

Oakdale, Pennsylvania
35 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pittsburgh Technical College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their associate degree in electrical technology from Pittsburgh Technical College. About 11% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valencia College. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in electrical technology from Valencia College. Of these students, 16% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
31 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stark State College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in electrical technology. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in electrical technology from Stark State College. About 3% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, New York
28 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Onondaga Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in electrical technology. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The electrical technology program at Onondaga Community College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, Alabama
27 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gadsden State Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in electrical technology. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to electrical technology majors at GSCC. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
27 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gateway Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in electrical technology. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The electrical technology program at Gateway Technical College awarded 27 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#20

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
26 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for electrical technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in electrical technology from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to electrical technology that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Electrical Engineering 422
Telecommunications Technology 93
Laser & Optical Technology 78
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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