Other EE Tech
Types of Degrees Other EE Tech Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many other electrical & electronic engineering technologies graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Basic Certificate | 925 |
Associate Degree | 325 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 168 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 104 |
What Other EE Tech Majors Need to Know
People with careers related to other ee tech were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.
Knowledge Areas for Other EE Tech Majors
Other Ee Tech majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:
- Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills for Other EE Tech Majors
When studying other ee tech, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Abilities for Other EE Tech Majors
A major in other ee tech will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
What Can You Do With a Other EE Tech Major?
People with a other ee tech degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Electrical Engineering Technicians | 2.0% | $64,330 |
Electronics Engineering Technicians | 2.0% | $64,330 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other EE Tech?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other ee tech majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 35 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 27 |
International Students | 10 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Other EE Tech, too. About 9.6% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other EE Tech
Some degrees associated with other ee tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other ee tech have obtained the following education levels.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 11.8% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 28.4% |
Some College Courses | 13.2% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 33.7% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 9.3% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 0.3% |
Master’s Degree | 2.2% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 1.7% |
Online Other EE Tech Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 29 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 47 | 2 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 1 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 1 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Other EE Tech
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other ee tech.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology | 6,240 |
Telecommunications Technology | 346 |
Laser & Optical Technology | 179 |
Audio Engineering Technology | 44 |
Integrated Circuit Design | 0 |
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.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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