General Engineering Technology Associate Degrees
There are 206 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in General Engineering Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% of General Engineering Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Engineering Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,883 degrees were awarded toGeneral Engineering Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Engineering Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 194 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,256 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,337 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,076 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of General Engineering Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Engineering Technology of $67,578 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 | $60,327 |
| 4 years | $67,578 |
| 5 years | $74,923 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. About 80.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,009 |
| Women | 247 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 652 | 51.9% |
| Asian | 192 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 221 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 48 | 3.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Engineering Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 277 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pellissippi State Community College is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson State Community College is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 139 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellingham Technical College is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chabot College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morehead State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in General Engineering Technology 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 General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Hamilton is a popular choice for General Engineering Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in General Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Engineering Technology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 3,770 |
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 113 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Engineering Technology 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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