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Associate Degrees in Architectural Engineering Technology

553 Yearly Graduations
$40,374 Median Salary
$14,500 Median Debt
There are 85 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in AE tech. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.7% of AE tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of AE Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 553 earned their associate degree in AE tech. This earns it the #112 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in AE tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 553
Bachelor’s Degree 386
Basic Certificate 285
Master’s Degree 37
Undergraduate Certificate 27
Graduate Certificate 2

Earnings of AE Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in AE tech is $40,374. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,287 and the high is $40,461.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in AE tech is $14,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,719 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,250.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in AE tech. About 64.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 356
Women 197
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The racial-ethnic distribution of AE tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 18
Black or African American 51
Hispanic or Latino 93
White 342
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 34
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There are 85 colleges that offer an associate degree in AE tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
23 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Del Mar College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for AE tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to AE tech majors at DMC. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#2

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
21 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ferris State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in AE tech. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. The AE tech program at Ferris State University awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#3

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
19 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pikes Peak Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in AE tech. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to AE tech majors at PPCC. About 32% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Philadelphia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in AE tech. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to AE tech majors at Community College of Philadelphia. About 74% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
17 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New England Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in AE tech. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in AE tech from New England Tech. About 12% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Suffolk County Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in AE tech. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to AE tech majors at Suffolk County Community College. Of these students, 31% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
15 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clover Park Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in AE tech. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to AE tech majors at CPTC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#7

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dutchess Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in AE tech. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The AE tech program at Dutchess Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#9

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for AE tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northcentral Technical College. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in AE tech from North Central Technical College. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
14 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for AE tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Technical College. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in AE tech from Gateway Technical College. About 14% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alfred State College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in AE tech. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in AE tech from Alfred State. About 36% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for AE tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Piedmont Community College. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in AE tech from Central Piedmont Community College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Idaho is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in AE tech. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The AE tech program at Brigham Young University - Idaho awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#9

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
14 Yearly Graduations
7% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for AE tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southeast Technical College. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in AE tech from Southeast Tech.

#15

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
13 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for AE tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delgado Community College. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to AE tech majors at Delgado Community College. Of these students, 54% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for AE tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wake Technical Community College. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to AE tech majors at Wake Technical Community College. About 38% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in AE tech. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in AE tech from NWTC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#17

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in AE tech. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The AE tech program at Western Technical College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#17

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
12 Yearly Graduations
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Holmes Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in AE tech. The AE tech program at Holmes Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Madison Area Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in AE tech. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to AE tech majors at Madison College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to AE tech that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electromechanical Engineering 4,150
Electronics Engineering 3,344
Industrial Production Technology 3,236
Drafting & Design Engineering 2,947
Mechanical Engineering 1,835

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.

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