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Quality Control Technology Basic Certificates
There are 117 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Quality Control Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Quality Control Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Quality Control Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,938 degrees were awarded toQuality Control Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Quality Control Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 99 |
| Associate’s Degree | 794 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,565 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,354 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Quality Control Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Quality Control Technology of $70,808 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 | $67,389 |
| 4 years | $70,808 |
| 5 years | $79,621 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Quality Control Technology majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 74.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 438 |
| Women | 147 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Quality Control Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 54.5% |
| Asian | 18 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 14.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 5 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Quality Control Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 169 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Quality Control Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Quality Control Technology students seeking a basic certificate is Columbia Southern University. This school awarded 1,766 basic certificates in Quality Control 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.
Waldorf University is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Kentucky University is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 110 basic certificates in Quality Control 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.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Quality Control Technology. This school awarded 78 basic certificates in Quality Control 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Quality Control Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 76 basic certificates in Quality Control 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.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Quality Control Technology. This school awarded 74 basic certificates in Quality Control Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean Corporation comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Quality Control Technology. This school awarded 73 basic certificates in Quality Control 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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Quality Control Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Missouri is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 60 basic certificates in Quality Control Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Murray State University is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 58 basic certificates in Quality Control 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.
Odessa College is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keene State College is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 48 basic certificates in Quality Control Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar Institute of Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Quality Control Technology. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in Quality Control Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lorain County Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Quality Control Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 35 basic certificates in Quality Control 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.
Maysville Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Quality Control Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their basic certificate in Quality Control Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Quality Control Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
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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