Associate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Education Levels of ME Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,640 people earned their associate degree in me tech. This makes it the 60th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in me tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,611 |
| Associate Degree | 1,640 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,017 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 472 |
| Master’s Degree | 99 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of ME Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in me tech is $48,742. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,682 to a high of $54,139.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in me tech is $18,239. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,239 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,239.
The median monthly payment of a me tech graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $217.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in me tech. About 89.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,475 |
| Women | 165 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of me tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 307 |
| White | 993 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 114 |
Most Popular ME Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 221 colleges that offer an associate degree in me tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in me tech from PIA. Of these students, 4% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in me tech at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics make a median salary of 48,742.
New York City College of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in me tech from City Tech. About 15% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that City Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,742.
ECPI University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in me tech from ECPI University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in me tech at ECPI University make a median salary of 48,742.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in me tech from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in me tech at University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of 48,742.
The 5th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in me tech from UPR Aguadilla. About 8% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPR Aguadilla graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,742.
The 5th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in me tech from Columbus State. Of these students, 7% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbus State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,742.
Owens Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in me tech from Owens State Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in me tech at Owens Community College make a median salary of 48,742.
Ferris State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in me tech from Ferris. About 9% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in me tech at Ferris State University make a median salary of 48,742.
The 10th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universidad del Turabo. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in me tech from Universidad del Turabo. About 19% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in me tech at Universidad del Turabo make a median salary of 48,742.
The 11th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Brookdale Community College. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in me tech from Brookdale Community College. About 10% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brookdale Community College me tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,742.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in me tech from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 14% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in me tech at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 48,742.
County College of Morris is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in me tech from County College of Morris. County College of Morris me tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,742.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in me tech from Cincinnati State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in me tech at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College make a median salary of 48,742.
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in me tech from UPR Carolina. About 4% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPR Carolina graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,742.
Springfield Technical Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in me tech from STCC. About 10% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Springfield Technical Community College me tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,742.
The 17th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in me tech from New England Tech. Of these students, 13% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New England Institute of Technology me tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,742.
Eastern Florida State College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in me tech from EFSC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women. Eastern Florida State College me tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,742.
Onondaga Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in me tech from OCC. About 17% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Onondaga Community College me tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,742.
NHTI-Concord's Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in me tech from NHTI. About 14% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NHTI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,742.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to me 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 |
| Computer Engineering | 1,202 |
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.
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