Associate Degrees in Engineering Technologies
Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 21,380 people earned their associate degree in engineering tech. This makes it the 8th most popular associate degree 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 | 24,231 |
| Associate Degree | 21,380 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,824 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12,824 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,568 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,179 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $52,177. 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 $44,886 to a high of $60,039.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $13,574. 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, $18,895 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,690.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in engineering tech. About 84.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18,019 |
| Women | 3,361 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 927 |
| Black or African American | 1,765 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,886 |
| White | 12,818 |
| International Students | 272 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,712 |
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,028 colleges that offer an associate degree in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas State Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from TSTC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Texas State Technical College make a median salary of 52,177.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 416 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 14% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ivy Tech Community College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,177.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 21% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia Southern University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 360 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from City Tech. Of these students, 21% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that City Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
Olympic College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from OC. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Olympic College make a median salary of 52,177.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Pasadena City College. About 23% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pasadena City College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,177.
Bismarck State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from BSC. Of these students, 19% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
Excelsior University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Excelsior University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. Data shows that Excelsior University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of these students, 14% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Columbus State. Of these students, 14% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Columbus State Community College make a median salary of 52,177.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from San Jacinto College. About 10% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that San Jacinto College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
Ferris State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Ferris. About 17% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ferris graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
River Parishes Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from River Parishes Community College. Of these students, 13% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at River Parishes Community College make a median salary of 52,177.
ITI Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from ITI Technical College. Of these students, 13% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. ITI Technical College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,177.
The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is SOWELA Technical Community College. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from SOWELA. Of these students, 12% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. SOWELA Technical Community College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,177.
The 16th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Cincinnati State. Of these students, 14% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cincinnati State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
ECPI University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from ECPI University. About 9% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ECPI University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
Greenville Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 10,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from GTC. About 10% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Greenville Technical College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,177.
The 19th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is John C Calhoun State Community College. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Calhoun Community College. About 9% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Calhoun Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
Ranken Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Ranken Technical College. About 8% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ranken Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,177.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 10,571 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 8,580 |
| Engineering | 5,710 |
| Physical Sciences | 4,829 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 3,874 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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