Find Trade Colleges
Associate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology
Education Levels of ME Tech Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,108 students earned their associate degree in me tech. This earns it the #36 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 | 1,951 |
| Associate Degree | 1,108 |
| Basic Certificate | 374 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of ME Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for me tech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for me tech majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in me tech. About 89.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 993 |
| Women | 115 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of me tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 701 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 89 |
Most Popular ME Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 176 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 New York City College of Technology. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. 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 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. 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.
The 4th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ferris State University. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
Universidad del Turabo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 7th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is County College of Morris. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
Springfield Technical Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. 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.
The 9th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. 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.
Onondaga Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. 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.
The 11th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is NHTI-Concord's Community College. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. 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.
The 12th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Triton College. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to me tech majors at Triton College. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to me tech majors at Sinclair Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Guilford Technical Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in me tech from Guilford Technical Community College.
The 15th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Cobleskill. The me tech program at SUNY Cobleskill awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in me tech from ITEC-MANATI. About 13% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Farmingdale State College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,553 per year. The me tech program at Farmingdale State College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in me tech from Columbus State. About 4% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jamestown Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to me tech majors at Jamestown Community College.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 21,200 attend the school each year. The me tech program at Wake Technical Community College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 8% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to me tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 365 |
| Aeronautical Engineering Technology | 258 |
| Other Mechanical Engineering | 42 |
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.
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.