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General Engineering Technology Basic Certificates
There are 206 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in General Engineering Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of General Engineering Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of General Engineering Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,883 students 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 | 1,256 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,337 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,076 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of General Engineering Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in General Engineering Technology of $67,578 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. About 83.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 715 |
| Women | 145 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 63.8% |
| Asian | 39 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 148 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 14 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Engineering Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 277 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 319 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 165 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their basic certificate in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 112 basic certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their basic certificate 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.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 99 basic certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 82 basic certificates 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.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 78 basic certificates 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.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 70 basic certificates 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.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their basic certificate 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.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their basic certificate 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.
Cabrillo College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 53 basic certificates 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 51 basic certificates 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.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their basic certificate 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.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 49 basic certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their basic certificate in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chabot College is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 45 basic certificates 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.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Hamilton is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 43 basic certificates 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.
General Engineering Technology Focus Areas
| 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 basic certificates.
| 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
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