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Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degrees
There are 191 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,162 students earned theirMechanical Engineering Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Engineering Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 41 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,016 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,721 |
| Master’s Degree | 378 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology of $66,942 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,128 |
| 4 years | $66,942 |
| 5 years | $75,102 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mechanical Engineering Technology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. About 87.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 889 |
| Women | 127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 603 | 59.4% |
| Asian | 40 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 182 | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 53 | 5.2% |
| International Students | 23 | 2.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 247 colleges that offer a associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 151 associate degrees in Mechanical 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.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 149 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 133 associate degrees in Mechanical 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.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 85 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Mechanical 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.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Mechanical 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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Edison State Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
County College of Morris comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Mechanical 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.
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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
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