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Basic Certificates in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology

339 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 49 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in ME tech. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.8% of ME tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of ME Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 339 basic certificates were awarded to ME tech majors. This earns it the #92 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 2,056
Associate Degree 1,217
Basic Certificate 339
Undergraduate Certificate 47

Earnings of ME Tech Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ME tech students who are basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in ME tech. About 89.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 303
Women 36
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The racial-ethnic distribution of ME tech basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 6
Black or African American 20
Hispanic or Latino 43
White 247
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 49 colleges that offer a basic certificate in ME tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for ME tech students seekinga basic certificate is Wake Technical Community College. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The ME tech program at Wake Technical Community College awarded 25 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pensacola State College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in ME tech. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 basic certificates were handed out to ME tech majors at Pensacola State. About 9% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Central Piedmont Community College

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

The 3rd most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Central Piedmont Community College. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The ME tech program at Central Piedmont Community College awarded 22 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
21 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Pittsburg State University. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from Pitt State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

20 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in ME tech. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The ME tech program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute awarded 20 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, North Carolina
20 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Catawba Valley Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in ME tech. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from CVCC. About 5% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations

Beaufort County Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in ME tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from Beaufort County Community College.

#7

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Wayne Community College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from Wayne Community College. Of these students, 32% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

North Central State College

Mansfield, Ohio
18 Yearly Graduations
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Central State College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in ME tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from North Central State College.

15 Yearly Graduations

Edison State Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in ME tech. The ME tech program at Edison State Community College awarded 15 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#11

County College of Morris

Randolph, New Jersey
14 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

County College of Morris is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in ME tech. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from County College of Morris. About 14% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Trinity Valley Community College. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from TVCC. About 17% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

11 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northwest State Community College. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 basic certificates were handed out to ME tech majors at Northwest State Community College. Of these students, 27% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Isothermal Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in ME tech. The ME tech program at Isothermal Community College awarded 10 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pitt Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in ME tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from Pitt Community College.

#16

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations

The 16th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cape Fear Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to ME tech majors at CFCC.

#16

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mitchell Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in ME tech. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to ME tech majors at Mitchell Community College.

#18

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Moraine Valley Community College. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 basic certificates were handed out to ME tech majors at MVCC. About 40% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Clovis Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 basic certificates were handed out to ME tech majors at Clovis Community College.

5 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in ME tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their basic certificate in ME tech from A-B Tech.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME tech that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Mechanical Engineering 243
Automotive Engineering Technology 129
Aeronautical Engineering Technology 101
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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