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General Engineering Technology Associate Degrees
There are 206 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in General Engineering Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% of General Engineering Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of General Engineering Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,883 people earned theirGeneral Engineering Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Engineering Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 194 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,256 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,337 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,076 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of General Engineering Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in General Engineering Technology of $67,578 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 | $60,327 |
| 4 years | $67,578 |
| 5 years | $74,923 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Engineering Technology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. About 80.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,009 |
| Women | 247 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 652 | 51.9% |
| Asian | 192 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 221 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 48 | 3.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Engineering Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 277 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 319 associate degrees in General Engineering 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.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in General Engineering 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.
Jefferson State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 112 associate degrees in General Engineering 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.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee Technological University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in General Engineering 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.
Cabrillo College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 53 associate degrees in General Engineering 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.
Western Carolina University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in General Engineering 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.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in General Engineering 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.
Chabot College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morehead State University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Hamilton comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Engineering Technology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 3,770 |
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 113 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Engineering Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
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.
