Engineering-Related Tech

Types of Degrees Engineering-Related Tech Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many engineering-related technologies graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Basic Certificate	420
Associate Degree	326
Bachelor’s Degree	202
Undergraduate Certificate	184
Graduate Certificate	7
Master’s Degree	4
Doctor’s Degree	1

What Engineering-Related Tech Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to engineering-related tech and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Engineering-Related Tech Majors

Engineering-Related Tech majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• 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.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Skills for Engineering-Related Tech Majors

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities for Engineering-Related Tech Majors

A major in engineering-related tech will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

What Can You Do With a Engineering-Related Tech Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with engineering-related tech:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	19.0%	$64,430
Geodetic Surveyors	11.2%	$62,580
Manufacturing Production Technicians	5.2%	$63,200
Mapping Technicians	10.6%	$44,380
Mechanical Engineering Technologists	5.2%	$63,200
Surveying Technicians	10.6%	$44,380
Surveyors	11.2%	$62,580

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering-Related Tech?

This is a less frequently chosen undergraduate major. Only 203 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in engineering-related technologies in 2021, making it rank #255 in popularity. This major tends to be male dominated. About 84% of recent graduates are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of engineering-related tech majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	3
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	38
White	144
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	13

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Engineering-Related Tech, too. About 0.5% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Engineering-Related Tech

Some degrees associated with engineering-related 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 engineering-related tech careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	11.7%
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)	17.7%
Some College Courses	8.9%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	22.1%
Bachelor’s Degree	34.0%
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.	1.1%
Master’s Degree	5.3%
Post-Doctoral Training	0.0%

Online Engineering-Related 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
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	33	2
Certificate (2-4 Years)	2	0
Associate’s Degree	67	2
Bachelor’s Degree	6	2
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	2	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	2	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Engineering-Related Tech

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to engineering-related tech.

Major	Number of Grads
Industrial Production Technology	11,351
Electromechanical Engineering Technology	10,996
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology	9,134
Environmental Control Technology	8,781
Electronics Engineering Technology	8,331
Engineering-Related Fields	7,918
Mechanical Engineering Technology	5,841
Construction Engineering Technology	4,771
General Engineering Technology	4,002
Quality Control Technology	3,540
Computer Engineering Technology	3,432
Engineering Technology (Other)	2,458
Architectural Engineering Technology	1,261
Energy Systems Technologies	1,230
Civil Engineering Technology	1,199
Mining & Petroleum Technology	433
Nuclear Engineering Technology	261
Nanotechnology	105

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
• Image Credit: By Mike1979 Russia under License

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