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Energy Systems Technology/Technician.

Types of Degrees Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Majors Are Earning

Those studying Energy Systems Technology/Technician. have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	70
Associate’s Degree	232
Bachelor’s Degree	162
Master’s Degree	236

What Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Majors Need to Know

Studies in Energy Systems Technology/Technician. develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Energy Systems Technology/Technician. emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.3 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Design — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Mechanical — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.

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

Skills

The skill set built by a Energy Systems Technology/Technician. program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Complex Problem Solving — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Quality Control Analysis — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Energy Systems Technology/Technician. careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Near Vision — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.2 / 7
Working with Computers	4.2 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.1 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.1 / 7
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0 / 7
Processing Information	3.9 / 7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Energy Systems Technology/Technician. professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
National Instruments LabVIEW	Development environment software	—
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	—
Microsoft Access	Data base user interface and query software	—
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	—
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	—
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software	Computer aided manufacturing CAM software	—
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—

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

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates include:

• Test Technician (Test Tech)
• Laser Specialist
• New Product Development Engineer
• Bike Designer
• Ceramic Designer
• Commercial Designer
• Boat Designer
• Product Development Specialist
• Bicycle Designer
• Cloth Designer
• Engineer
• Color Expert
• Furniture Designer
• Automobile Designer
• Ornamental Metalwork Designer

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
High school diploma or equivalent	31.4%
Bachelor’s degree	30.9%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	20.5%
Some college courses	9.9%
Postsecondary certificate	4.4%
Master’s degree	1.5%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	1.4%

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

Who Is Earning a Degree in Energy Systems Technology/Technician.?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 88.5% of Energy Systems Technology/Technician. degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	94	11.5%
Men	721	88.5%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	466	57.2%
Asian	18	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	185	22.7%
Black or African American	55	6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Two or More Races	27	3.3%
Race Unknown	23	2.8%
International Students	29	3.6%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,973
4 years	$59,663
5 years	$66,892

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $66,892 — roughly 3% above the 1-year mark.

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

Online Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Programs

Online study is tracked by IPEDS for Energy Systems Technology/Technician.. 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	6	1
Bachelor’s	3	2
Master’s	2	1

^{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 Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates earn a median of $59,663 four years after completion — roughly 57% 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
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	1,557
Biomedical Technology/Technician	1,460
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	1,285
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	1,215
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other	492
Packaging Science	391
Solar Energy Technology/Technician	341
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians	113
Composite Materials Technology/Technician	108
Power Plant Technology/Technician	84
Audio Engineering Technology/Technician	76
Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician	63

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.