Engineering-Related Fields Associate Degrees
There are 194 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Engineering-Related Fields. This degree is more popular with male students, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of Engineering-Related Fields graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering-Related Fields Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,633 degrees were awarded toEngineering-Related Fields majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering-Related Fields at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,834 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,640 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 122 |
Earnings of Engineering-Related Fields Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Engineering-Related Fields of $91,137 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $86,644 |
| 4 years | $91,137 |
| 5 years | $104,461 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Engineering-Related Fields majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. About 78.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering-Related Fields graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 10.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Engineering-Related Fields Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 237 colleges that offer a associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Arkansas tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Engineering-Related Fields majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 390 associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Engineering-Related Fields majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is a popular choice for Engineering-Related Fields majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 339 associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Engineering-Related Fields majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Engineering-Related Fields majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. This school awarded 142 associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Engineering-Related Fields majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. This school awarded 113 associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Engineering-Related Fields majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 107 associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. This school awarded 107 associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Engineering-Related Fields majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in Engineering-Related Fields in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering-Related Fields here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Engineering-Related Fields Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 7,766 |
| Packaging Science | 391 |
| Engineering Design | 267 |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 209 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Engineering-Related Fields that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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