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Engineering Technology Associate Degrees
There are 193 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Engineering Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.0% of Engineering Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Engineering Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,770 people earned theirEngineering Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 187 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,212 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,312 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,039 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Engineering Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Engineering Technology of $67,578 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 Engineering Technology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 79.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 967 |
| Women | 245 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 622 | 51.3% |
| Asian | 192 | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 48 | 4.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Engineering Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 261 colleges that offer a associate degree in Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Engineering Technology students seeking a associate degree is Pasadena City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pellissippi State Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. 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 Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 112 associate degrees in 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in 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 is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 70 associate degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee Technological University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. 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 Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in 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 Engineering Technology. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellingham Technical College is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in 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 Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in 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 Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Hamilton is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Illinois University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Engineering Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 113 |
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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