Mechanical Engineering at Odessa College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Odessa College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Odessa College is located in Odessa, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Odessa College.
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Studying Online at Odessa College
Distance learning is available at Odessa College. Among 9,981 students, 3,980 (40%) studied exclusively online and 2,073 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Odessa College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Odessa College are 27% women (3) and 73% men (8).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Odessa College
Among the 11 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at Odessa College, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Odessa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Odessa College, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Odessa College
This Mechanical Engineering program at Odessa College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mechanical Engineering | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Odessa College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Fuel Cell Engineers | $137,020 |
| Automotive Engineers | $107,733 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Cost Estimators | $80,966 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $79,543 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $63,328 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.