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Energy Systems Technology/Technician.

Types of Degrees Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Majors Are Earning

Those studying Energy Systems Technology/Technician. may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	70
Associate’s Degree	232
Bachelor’s Degree	162
Master’s Degree	236

What Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Majors Need to Know

Studies in Energy Systems Technology/Technician. develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Energy Systems Technology/Technician. emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.3 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Design — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Mechanical — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills built by a Energy Systems Technology/Technician. program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Complex Problem Solving — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Quality Control Analysis — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Energy Systems Technology/Technician. careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Near Vision — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.2 / 7
Working with Computers	4.2 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.1 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.1 / 7
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0 / 7
Processing Information	3.9 / 7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Energy Systems Technology/Technician. professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	—
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	—
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
National Instruments LabVIEW	Development environment software	—
Microsoft Access	Data base user interface and query software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software	Computer aided manufacturing CAM software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	—
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks	Computer aided design CAD software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates include:

• Test Technician (Test Tech)
• Laser Specialist
• Body Stylist
• Fabric Designer
• Product Expert
• Toy Maker
• Mold Designer
• Designer
• Textile Designer
• Product Manager
• Product Sustaining Engineer
• Embroidery Designer
• Industrial Designer
• Weapons Designer
• Safety Clothing Developer

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
High school diploma or equivalent	31.4%
Bachelor’s degree	30.9%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	20.5%
Some college courses	9.9%
Postsecondary certificate	4.4%
Master’s degree	1.5%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	1.4%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Energy Systems Technology/Technician.?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 88.5% of Energy Systems Technology/Technician. degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	94	11.5%
Men	721	88.5%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	466	57.2%
Asian	18	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	185	22.7%
Black or African American	55	6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Two or More Races	27	3.3%
Race Unknown	23	2.8%
International Students	29	3.6%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,973
4 years	$59,663
5 years	$66,892

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $66,892 — roughly 3% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Programs

Online study is reported by IPEDS for Energy Systems Technology/Technician.. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	6	1
Bachelor’s	3	2
Master’s	2	1

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Worth It?

Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, Energy Systems Technology/Technician. graduates earn a median of $59,663 four years after completion — roughly 57% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	15.17
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other	15.1799
Geothermal Energy Technology/Technician	15.1706
Hydroelectric Energy Technology/Technician	15.1705
Power Plant Technology/Technician	15.1702
Solar Energy Technology/Technician	15.1703
Wind Energy Technology/Technician	15.1704
Packaging Science	15.1503
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians	15.0001
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	15.0101
Audio Engineering Technology/Technician	15.0307
Biomedical Technology/Technician	15.0401

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.