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Undergraduate Certificates in Engineering Technologies
Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
In 2021-2022, 13,388 undergraduate certificates were awarded to engineering tech majors. This makes it the 6th most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 22,559 |
| Associate Degree | 22,282 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,358 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13,388 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in engineering tech is $31,781. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,279 to a high of $39,252.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in engineering tech is $10,313. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,012.
The median monthly payment of a engineering tech graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $96.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in engineering tech. About 89.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,013 |
| Women | 1,375 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 457 |
| Black or African American | 1,640 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,373 |
| White | 6,757 |
| International Students | 83 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,078 |
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 814 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 446 undergraduate certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 12% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in engineering tech. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 426 undergraduate certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 11% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is National University College. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 404 people received their undergraduate certificate in engineering tech from National University College. About 3% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Refrigeration School is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in engineering tech. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 292 undergraduate certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at RSI. Of these students, 4% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in engineering tech. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 269 undergraduate certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at San Jacinto College. About 19% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Wichita Technical Institute. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 254 undergraduate certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at WTI. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Olympic College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in engineering tech. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at Olympic College awarded 245 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Union comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in engineering tech. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 216 people received their undergraduate certificate in engineering tech from Lincoln Tech - Union. About 3% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois awarded 200 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is SOWELA Technical Community College. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 176 people received their undergraduate certificate in engineering tech from SOWELA. About 15% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City awarded 168 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in engineering tech. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 163 people received their undergraduate certificate in engineering tech from PIA. About 7% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 undergraduate certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia awarded 130 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Delta Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in engineering tech. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 undergraduate certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at Delta Technical College. Of these students, 4% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop). Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 people received their undergraduate certificate in engineering tech from Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop). Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
Macomb Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in engineering tech. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Macomb Community College awarded 123 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 people received their undergraduate certificate in engineering tech from NLTCC. Of these students, 4% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
River Parishes Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in engineering tech. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 undergraduate certificates were handed out to engineering tech majors at River Parishes Community College. About 15% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Erie Institute of Technology Inc comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in engineering tech. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The engineering tech program at Erie Institute of Technology Inc awarded 104 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 2% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Engineering Tech Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Control Technology | 4,328 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 2,743 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 1,761 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 1,622 |
| Electronics Engineering | 1,073 |
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*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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