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Basic Certificates in Quality Control Technology
Education Levels of Quality Control Tech Majors
In 2021-2022, 553 earned their basic certificate in quality control tech. This makes it the 33rd most popular basic certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in quality control tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,579 |
| Associate Degree | 719 |
| Basic Certificate | 553 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 132 |
Earnings of Quality Control Tech Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for quality control tech majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for quality control tech majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in quality control tech. About 71.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 393 |
| Women | 160 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of quality control tech basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 305 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Most Popular Quality Control Tech Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 73 colleges that offer a basic certificate in quality control tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ocean Corporation tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for quality control tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at Ocean Corporation. About 7% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ferris State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. 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. The quality control tech program at Ferris State University awarded 44 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Barton County Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in quality control tech. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at Barton Community College. About 20% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for quality control tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Columbia Southern University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,020 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at Columbia Southern University. About 29% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for quality control tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Odessa College. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at Odessa College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Ashland Community and Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The quality control tech program at Ashland Community and Technical College awarded 32 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for quality control tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lee College. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at Lee College. About 73% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tri-County Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The quality control tech program at Tri-County Technical College awarded 16 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Central Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in quality control tech. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at Central Community College. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar Institute of Technology is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at Lamar Institute of Technology. Of these students, 50% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hennepin Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in quality control tech. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their basic certificate in quality control tech from Hennepin Technical College. Of these students, 88% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northcentral Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The quality control tech program at Northcentral Technical College awarded 8 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gateway Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in quality control tech. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their basic certificate in quality control tech from Gateway Community College. About 40% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gateway Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. The quality control tech program at Gateway Technical College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in quality control tech. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at FVTC.
Taft College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their basic certificate in quality control tech from Taft College.
St Petersburg College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The quality control tech program at St Petersburg College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their basic certificate in quality control tech from Jefferson Community and Technical College. Of these students, 5% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brazosport College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in quality control tech. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The quality control tech program at Brazosport College awarded 6 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cuyamaca College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in quality control tech. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 basic certificates were handed out to quality control tech majors at Cuyamaca College. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Quality Control Tech Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Safety Technology | 248 |
| Quality Control Technology | 188 |
| Other Quality Control & Safety | 83 |
| Industrial Safety Technology | 29 |
| Hazardous Materials Technology | 5 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to quality control 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.
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