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Associate Degrees in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Education Levels of Manufacturing Tech Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,255 students earned their associate degree in manufacturing tech. This makes it the 30th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in manufacturing tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,866 |
| Associate Degree | 1,255 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 712 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 648 |
Earnings of Manufacturing Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for manufacturing tech majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in manufacturing tech. About 89.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,118 |
| Women | 137 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of manufacturing tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
| White | 866 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 89 |
Most Popular Manufacturing Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 225 colleges that offer an associate degree in manufacturing tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
John C Calhoun State Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for manufacturing tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 people received their associate degree in manufacturing tech from Calhoun Community College. About 10% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in manufacturing tech. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 associate degrees were handed out to manufacturing tech majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 10% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
ITI Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in manufacturing tech. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 associate degrees were handed out to manufacturing tech majors at ITI Technical College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
Texas State Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in manufacturing tech. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The manufacturing tech program at Texas State Technical College awarded 55 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pearl River Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in manufacturing tech. The manufacturing tech program at Pearl River Community College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in manufacturing tech. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The manufacturing tech program at William Rainey Harper College awarded 34 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for manufacturing tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Macomb Community College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in manufacturing tech from Macomb Community College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
James A Rhodes State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in manufacturing tech. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The manufacturing tech program at James A Rhodes State College awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in manufacturing tech. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in manufacturing tech from Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
Hudson Valley Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in manufacturing tech. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. The manufacturing tech program at Hudson Valley Community College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Western Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in manufacturing tech. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to manufacturing tech majors at Virginia Western Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for manufacturing tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 associate degrees were handed out to manufacturing tech majors at Portland Community College. Of these students, 35% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in manufacturing tech. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The manufacturing tech program at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for manufacturing tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hennepin Technical College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The manufacturing tech program at Hennepin Technical College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jackson College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in manufacturing tech. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The manufacturing tech program at Jackson College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for manufacturing tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vincennes University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to manufacturing tech majors at Vincennes University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
Houston Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in manufacturing tech. Each year, around 46,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to manufacturing tech majors at Houston Community College. Of these students, 9% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for manufacturing tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The manufacturing tech program at Sinclair Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Missouri Southern State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in manufacturing tech. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,026 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in manufacturing tech from Missouri Southern. About 8% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to manufacturing tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology | 969 |
| Other Industrial Production | 643 |
| Plastics & Polymer Engineering | 63 |
| Welding Engineering | 48 |
| Metallurgy | 36 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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