Associate Degrees in Engineering Technologies
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Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
In 2020-2021, 23,253 associate degrees were awarded to engineering tech majors. 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 |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 23,253 |
| Basic Certificate | 22,500 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,886 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12,877 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,549 |
| Graduate Certificate | 920 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 203 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $44,827. 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 $38,002 to a high of $52,283.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $15,897. 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, $20,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,694.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $207.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in engineering tech. About 84.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,641 |
| Women | 3,612 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 943 |
| Black or African American | 1,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,766 |
| White | 14,532 |
| International Students | 362 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,782 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 442 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at TSTC. About 15% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The engineering tech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 416 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. The engineering tech program at Columbia Southern University awarded 364 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
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. The engineering tech program at New York City College of Technology awarded 360 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The engineering tech program at Olympic College awarded 250 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The engineering tech program at Pasadena City College awarded 235 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 223 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from BSC. About 12% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Excelsior College 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 210 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at Excelsior College. Of these students, 11% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 14% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 198 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Columbus State. About 16% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at San Jacinto College. Of these students, 18% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. The engineering tech program at Ferris State University awarded 194 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at River Parishes Community College. About 16% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 173 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from ITI Technical College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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. The engineering tech program at SOWELA Technical Community College awarded 168 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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. The engineering tech program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College awarded 162 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 18% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 150 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at ECPI University. Of these students, 15% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The engineering tech program at Greenville Technical College awarded 148 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 147 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at Calhoun Community College. About 9% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 145 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Ranken Technical College. About 7% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Engineering Tech Majors to Study
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 34,465 |
| Agriculture | 10,491 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9,221 |
| Physical Sciences | 6,428 |
| Engineering | 6,326 |
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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