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General Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificates
There are 206 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% 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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. About 80.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 157 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 53.6% |
| Asian | 16 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 10.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.0% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.0% |
| International Students | 3 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Engineering Technology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 277 colleges that offer a undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 319 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their undergraduate 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.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 112 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 99 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 99 undergraduate 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.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 82 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 70 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 53 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their undergraduate 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.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their undergraduate 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.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 47 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 45 undergraduate 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.
Morehead State University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 45 undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Hamilton comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 43 undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
