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General Engineering Technology Associate Degree

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
Gender Diversity of Associate Degrees in General Engineering Technology

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%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Students

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.

There are 277 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

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.

#11

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

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.

#12

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA

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.

#13

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

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.

#14

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

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.

#16

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, WA

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.

#17

Chabot College

Hayward, CA

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.

#18

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY

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.

#19

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

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.

#20

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH

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

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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