General Engineering at Brightpoint Community College
If you plan to study General Engineering, take a look at what Brightpoint Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Brightpoint Community College is in Chester, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 general engineering degrees were awarded at Brightpoint Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Brightpoint Community College
Many students take online classes at Brightpoint Community College. Of 9,380 students, 2,776 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,330 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Engineering graduates at Brightpoint Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Engineering graduates at Brightpoint Community College are 21% women (8) and 79% men (31).
General Engineering Associate’s Program at Brightpoint Community College
Among the 39 associate’s general engineering degrees awarded at Brightpoint Community College, 21% were women (8) and 79% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of General Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint Community College, below the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Engineering Concentrations at Brightpoint Community College
This General Engineering program at Brightpoint Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Engineering Graduates
Students who finish General Engineering program at Brightpoint Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Robotics Engineers | $72,925 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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