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Basic Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Basic Certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology

1,148 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 79 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in me tech. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.7% of me tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of ME Tech Majors

In 2021-2022, 1,148 basic certificates were awarded to me tech majors. This earns it the #31 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for me tech majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in me tech. About 86.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 996
Women 152
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The racial-ethnic distribution of me tech basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 41
Black or African American 95
Hispanic or Latino 140
White 689
International Students 19
Other Races/Ethnicities 164
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There are 79 colleges that offer a basic certificate in me tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

125 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

International Air and Hospitality Academy tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for me tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The me tech program at International Air and Hospitality Academy awarded 125 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
84 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tidewater Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 people received their basic certificate in me tech from Tidewater Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

44 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in me tech. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The me tech program at Columbus State Community College awarded 44 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

#4

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, Florida
31 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Florida State College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 people received their basic certificate in me tech from EFSC. Of these students, 26% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
26 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in me tech. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their basic certificate in me tech from Tulsa Tech. About 10% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wake Technical Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Roughly 21,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 basic certificates were handed out to me tech majors at Wake Technical Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.

#7

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Pensacola State College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 people received their basic certificate in me tech from Pensacola State.

#8

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Piedmont Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Each year, around 17,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in me tech from Central Piedmont Community College. Of these students, 14% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
21 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pittsburg State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,820 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 basic certificates were handed out to me tech majors at Pitt State. About 18% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
21 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Weber State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in me tech. Roughly 29,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. The me tech program at Weber State University awarded 21 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

21 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Seminole State College of Florida. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The me tech program at Seminole State College of Florida awarded 21 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

20 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The me tech program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute awarded 20 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#12

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, North Carolina
20 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Catawba Valley Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The me tech program at Catawba Valley Community College awarded 20 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations

The 14th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Beaufort County Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to me tech majors at Beaufort County Community College.

#14

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 people received their basic certificate in me tech from Wayne Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#16

North Central State College

Mansfield, Ohio
18 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Central State College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their basic certificate in me tech from North Central State College. About 5% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
17 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Coastal Alabama Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their basic certificate in me tech from Coastal Alabama Community College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

15 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Edison State Community College. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 basic certificates were handed out to me tech majors at Edison Community College. Of these students, 19% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

County College of Morris

Randolph, New Jersey
14 Yearly Graduations
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

County College of Morris is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in me tech. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to me tech majors at County College of Morris.

ME Tech Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mechanical Engineering Technology 374
Other Mechanical Engineering 348
Automotive Engineering Technology 234
Aeronautical Engineering Technology 159
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to me tech that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting & Design Engineering 3,716
Environmental Control Technology 3,708
Industrial Production Technology 3,607
Electromechanical Engineering 3,265
Electronics Engineering 2,909

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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