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Associate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Education Levels of ME Tech Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,773 students earned their associate degree in me tech. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in me tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,658 |
| Associate Degree | 1,773 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,148 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 534 |
Earnings of ME Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in me tech is $49,089. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,628 and the high is $49,089.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in me tech is $16,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $14,996.
The median monthly payment of a me tech graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $218.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in me tech. About 89.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,584 |
| Women | 189 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of me tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 141 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 297 |
| White | 1,109 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 140 |
Most Popular ME Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 221 colleges that offer an associate degree in me tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for me tech students seekingan associate degree is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The me tech program at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics awarded 78 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in me tech from City Tech. Of these students, 5% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
ECPI University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. The me tech program at ECPI University awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,097 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,958 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in me tech from University of Akron Main Campus. About 9% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 associate degrees were handed out to me tech majors at UPR Aguadilla. Of these students, 21% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in me tech from Columbus State. Of these students, 8% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Owens Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to me tech majors at Owens State Community College.
Ferris State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in me tech from Ferris. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
J-Tech Institute comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in me tech from J-Tech. About 7% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in me tech from Universidad del Turabo. Of these students, 3% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The me tech program at Brookdale Community College awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 9% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The me tech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is County College of Morris. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their associate degree in me tech from County College of Morris. Of these students, 3% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in me tech from Cincinnati State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in me tech from UPR Carolina. Of these students, 7% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Springfield Technical Community College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to me tech majors at STCC. About 17% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New England Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. The me tech program at New England Institute of Technology awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Eastern Florida State College. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in me tech from EFSC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Onondaga Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to me tech majors at OCC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
NHTI-Concord's Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in me tech from NHTI. Of these students, 11% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
ME Tech Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 1,108 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 365 |
| Aeronautical Engineering Technology | 258 |
| Other Mechanical Engineering | 42 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to me tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 4,153 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 3,035 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 2,955 |
| Electronics Engineering | 2,907 |
| Computer Engineering | 1,216 |
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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