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Types of Degrees Engineering Tech Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many general engineering technology graduations there were in 2021-2022 for each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Bachelor’s Degree | 1,584 |
Associate Degree | 1,195 |
Basic Certificate | 750 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 123 |
What Engineering Tech Majors Need to Know
People with careers related to engineering tech were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.
Knowledge Areas for Engineering Tech Majors
This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:
- Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Skills for Engineering Tech Majors
A major in engineering tech prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Who Is Getting an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Tech?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Asian | 140 |
Black or African American | 86 |
Hispanic or Latino | 186 |
White | 685 |
International Students | 25 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 73 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Engineering Tech, too. About 2.1% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:
- Saudi Arabia
- India
- China
- Nigeria
- Kuwait
Online Engineering Tech Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 41 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 1 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 182 | 9 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 4 | 2 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 22 | 2 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 2 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Trades Related to Engineering Tech
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Major | Number of Grads |
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Industrial Production Technology | 11,288 |
Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,780 |
Environmental Control Technology | 9,376 |
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,822 |
Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,347 |
Engineering-Related Fields | 6,553 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology | 6,205 |
Construction Engineering Technology | 4,299 |
Quality Control Technology | 3,720 |
Computer Engineering Technology | 3,509 |
Engineering Technology (Other) | 1,907 |
Energy Systems Technologies | 1,277 |
Architectural Engineering Technology | 1,239 |
Civil Engineering Technology | 1,155 |
Engineering-Related Technologies | 969 |
Mining & Petroleum Technology | 410 |
Nuclear Engineering Technology | 235 |
Nanotechnology | 104 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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