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Mechanical Engineering Technology Basic Certificates
There are 191 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% 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 | 1,016 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,721 |
| Master’s Degree | 378 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology of $66,942 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 87.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 319 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266 | 73.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 247 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Engineering Technology students seeking a basic certificate is Purdue University-Main Campus. This school awarded 151 basic certificates 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their basic certificate 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.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their basic certificate 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.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 66 basic certificates 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.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 65 basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 51 basic certificates 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 Texas is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 50 basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 43 basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to 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 basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 40 basic certificates 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.
County College of Morris is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 38 basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 37 basic certificates 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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