Mechanical Engineering Technology at Western Piedmont Community College
WPCC is located in Morganton, North Carolina and approximately 1,792 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mechanical Engineering Technology section at the bottom of this page.
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WPCC Mechanical Engineering Technology Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in ME Tech (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in ME Tech
WPCC Mechanical Engineering Technology Rankings
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ME Tech Student Demographics at WPCC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME tech majors at Western Piedmont Community College.
WPCC Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in ME tech at WPCC are white. Around 67% fell into this category, which is typical for this degree. WPCC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in ME tech graduates 5% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Piedmont Community College with a associate's in ME tech.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
- Engineering-Related Technologies
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Careers That ME Tech Grads May Go Into
A degree in ME tech can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Western Piedmont Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 22,610 | $41,620 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 1,100 | $54,810 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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