Electromechanical Engineering Major

Electromechanical engineering technology is a major that typically falls into the Engineering Technologies category.

There are 388 programs available throughout the country that offer an associate’s degree in electromechanical engineering tech, 44 that offer a bachelor’s degree, and 3 that offer a master’s degree. There are also at least 1 schools in the nation where you can get your doctorate degree in the field.

Who Is Getting an Electromechanical Engineering Tech Degree?

Electromechanical engineering technology is one of the least chosen majors in the country, ranked #218 in popularity. About 400 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the field in 2017. This major attracts more men than women. About 91.2% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial Distribution

At the countrywide level, the racial distribution of electromechanical engineering tech majors is as follows:

• Asian: 4.1%
• Black or African American: 9.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
• White: 54.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 15.8%
• Other Races: 5.6%

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in electromechanical engineering tech. About 15.8% of those graduating in 2017 were international students. The most popular countries sending electromechanical engineering tech majors to the U.S. are Saudi Arabia, China and India.

What Will You Learn as an Electromechanical Engineering Major?

An O*NET survey asked people with careers related to electromechanical engineering tech to rate how important certain subject areas were to their job. The following are some of the results of that survey. Importance was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Electromechanical Engineering Tech Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

Skills for Electromechanical Engineering Tech Majors

Electromechanical engineering tech majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

Abilities for Electromechanical Engineering Tech Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a electromechanical engineering tech student include the following:

What Can You Do With an Electromechanical Engineering Tech Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with electromechanical engineering tech:

Careers Related to Electromechanical Engineering

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Medical Equipment Repairers	4.2%	$49,210
Electro-Mechanical Technicians	3.6%	$57,790
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers	1.6%	$57,610
Electronics Engineering Technologists	5.2%	$63,200
Robotics Technicians	3.6%	$57,790

Electromechanical Engineering Major Salary

Electromechanical engineering tech majors often go into careers where salaries can range from $53,000 to $60,000. This range includes all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, the typical high school graduate makes between $29,000 and $57,000 a year. The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $44,000 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,000 and $120,000.

The area of the country you choose to work in will also affect your career and salary prospects. Getting a graduate degree may open up more options with higher salary potential.

Amount of Education Required for Electromechanical Engineering Major Jobs

Some careers associated with electromechanical engineering tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for electromechanical engineering tech careers below.

Education Levels for Careers Associated With Electromechanical Engineering

Level of Education	Percentage of Workers
Less Than a High School Diploma	3%
High School Diploma or Equivalent	14%
Post-Secondary Certificate	23%
Some College Courses	4.6%
Associate's Degree or Equivalent	41.5%
Bachelor's Degree	13.4%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate	0.9%
Master's Degree	0%
Post-Master's Certificate	0%
First Professional Degree	0%
Doctoral Degree	0%
Post-Doctoral Training	0%

Online Electromechanical Engineering Programs

There are 44 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in electromechanical engineering technology, with 3 of them offering at least some courses online.

Online learners must listen or watch video lectures, participate in group chats or forums, submit papers and assignments electronically, take tests, and meet deadlines.

Online learners benefit from being able to watch lectures remotely and complete coursework on their schedule, but they also take longer to graduate than average and are more likely to dropout.

Is an Electromechanical Engineering Major Worth It?

The median salary for an electromechanical engineering tech grad is $58,000 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 49% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $383,200 after 20 years!

Related Majors

• General Engineering Technology
• Architectural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Environmental Control Technology
• Industrial Production Technology
• Quality Control Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining & Petroleum Technology
• Construction Engineering
• Engineering-Related Technologies
• Computer Engineering
• Drafting & Design Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Engineering-Related Fields
• Nanotechnology
• Other Engineering Technology

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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