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Quality Control Technology Basic Certificate

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
Gender Diversity of Basic Certificates in Quality Control Technology

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%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Quality Control Technology Basic Certificate Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 169 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Quality Control Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

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.

#2

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

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.

#9

Ocean Corporation

Houston, TX

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.

#11

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

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.

#12

Murray State University

Murray, KY

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.

#13

Odessa College

Odessa, TX

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.

#14

Keene State College

Keene, NH

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.

#15

Lee College

Baytown, TX

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.

#18

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

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.

#19

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

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.

Quality Control Technology Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 3,147
Quality Control Technology/Technician 422
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician 258
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other 111
Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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