Associate Degrees in General Engineering Technology
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Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,416 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 | 1,664 |
| Associate Degree | 1,416 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,027 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 314 |
| Master’s Degree | 228 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $42,774. 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 $42,023 to a high of $45,728.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering tech is $11,500. 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, $11,760 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,774.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $181.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in engineering tech. About 83.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,184 |
| Women | 232 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 176 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 177 |
| White | 849 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
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. The engineering tech program at Pasadena City College awarded 232 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 24% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Chattanooga State Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The engineering tech program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 69 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at Edinboro.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Of these students, 11% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Jeff State. About 23% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Wallace State, Hanceville. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. About 27% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at FSCJ. About 20% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The engineering tech program at Pellissippi State Community College awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Lake-Sumter State College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from LSSC.
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. The engineering tech program at Palm Beach State College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at BC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in engineering tech from Columbia State Community College. Of these students, 11% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $37,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,600 per year. The engineering tech program at Wentworth Institute of Technology awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. The engineering tech program at Northwestern Michigan College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at JSCC. Of these students, 6% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The engineering tech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 17% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gwinnett Technical College is the 17th 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at GTC. Of these students, 11% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The engineering tech program at Wilkes Community College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 4,150 |
| Electronics Engineering | 3,344 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 3,236 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 2,947 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,835 |
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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