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wind energy technology Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in wind energy technology is offered at 7 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in wind energy technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of wind energy technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42 people earned theirwind energy technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in wind energy technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 34 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5 |
| Master’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of wind energy technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in wind energy technology of $59,663 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,973 |
| 4 years | $59,663 |
| 5 years | $66,892 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for wind energy technology students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wind energy technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 66.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 33.3% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular wind energy technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a basic certificate in wind energy technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for wind energy technology students seeking a basic certificate is Colby Community College. This school awarded 21 basic certificates in wind energy technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in wind energy technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Centura College-Norfolk comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in wind energy technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Southern Idaho is a popular choice for wind energy technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in wind energy technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern Junior College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in wind energy technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cowley County Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in wind energy technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kankakee Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in wind energy technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lakeshore Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in wind energy technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bristol Community College is a popular choice for wind energy technology majors seeking their basic certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clinton Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in wind energy technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in wind energy technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hagerstown Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lorain County Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in wind energy technology. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in wind energy technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to wind energy technology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Energy Systems Technology/Technician | 815 |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 341 |
| Power Plant Technology/Technician | 84 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other | 3 |
| Geothermal Energy Technology/Technician | — |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.