Associate Degrees in General Engineering Technology
Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,165 people earned their associate degree in engineering tech. This earns it the #74 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,561 |
| Associate Degree | 1,165 |
| Basic Certificate | 815 |
| Master’s Degree | 258 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 183 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $50,148. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,301 to a high of $53,143.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $13,898. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,898 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,898.
The median monthly payment of a engineering tech graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $165.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in engineering tech. About 83.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 967 |
| Women | 198 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 131 |
| Black or African American | 94 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 |
| White | 646 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 85 |
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 177 colleges that offer an associate degree in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Pasadena City College. About 22% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pasadena City College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,148.
Chattanooga State Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Chattanooga State Community College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Chattanooga State Community College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,148.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,148.
Jefferson State Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Jeff State. Of these students, 17% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Jefferson State Community College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,148.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Wallace State, Hanceville. About 7% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville make a median salary of 50,148.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. About 33% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,148.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from FSCJ. Of these students, 23% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FSCJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,148.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Pellissippi State Community College. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pellissippi State Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,148.
Lake-Sumter State College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from LSSC. Of these students, 10% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Lake-Sumter State College make a median salary of 50,148.
Palm Beach State College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Palm Beach State College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Palm Beach State College make a median salary of 50,148.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from BC. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Broward College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,148.
Columbia State Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Columbia State Community College. Of these students, 6% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Columbia State Community College make a median salary of 50,148.
Wentworth Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from WIT. Data shows that WIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,148.
Northwestern Michigan College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from NMC. Of these students, 6% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern Michigan College engineering tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,148.
The 17th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jackson State Community College. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from JSCC. About 9% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Jackson State Community College make a median salary of 50,148.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Ivy Tech Community College. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,148.
Gwinnett Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from GTC. Data shows that GTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,148.
Wilkes Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Wilkes Community College. About 10% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering tech at Wilkes Community College make a median salary of 50,148.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 4,075 |
| Electronics Engineering | 2,824 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 2,815 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 2,755 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,640 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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