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Basic Certificate in Quality Control Technology

Basic Certificates in Quality Control Technology

553 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 73 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in quality control tech. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 42 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of quality control tech graduates were international students.

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
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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
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There are 73 colleges that offer a basic certificate in quality control tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ocean Corporation

Houston, Texas
64 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
44 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, Kansas
44 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
43 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

Odessa College

Odessa, Texas
35 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

32 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

Lee College

Baytown, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, South Carolina
16 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

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.

#9

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
14 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

Lamar Institute of Technology

Beaumont, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
8 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
7 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
7 Yearly Graduations

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.

#13

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
7 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

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.

#13

Taft College

Taft, California
7 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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.

#13

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

7 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson, Texas
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, California
6 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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