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Associate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology

1,835 Yearly Graduations
$49,089 Median Salary
$16,062 Median Debt
There are 221 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in ME tech. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 33 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of ME tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of ME Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,835 associate degrees were awarded to ME tech majors. 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 2,705
Associate Degree 1,835
Basic Certificate 827
Undergraduate Certificate 542
Master’s Degree 87
Graduate Certificate 17

Earnings of ME Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in ME tech is $49,089. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,625 and the high is $49,089.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in ME tech is $16,062. 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, $18,549 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,637.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $285.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in ME tech. About 88.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,620
Women 215
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The racial-ethnic distribution of ME tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 58
Black or African American 152
Hispanic or Latino 338
White 1,162
International Students 26
Other Races/Ethnicities 99
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There are 221 colleges that offer an associate degree in ME tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
78 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for ME tech students seekingan associate degree is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 people received their associate degree in ME tech from PIA. Of these students, 8% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

64 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York City College of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME tech. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in ME tech from City Tech. About 9% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
51 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ECPI University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree 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. The ME tech program at ECPI University awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 12% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

50 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,610 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to ME tech majors at University of Akron Main Campus. About 14% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
47 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 associate degrees were handed out to ME tech majors at UPR Aguadilla. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

47 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The ME tech program at Columbus State Community College awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 6% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
42 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Owens Community College. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in ME tech from Owens State Community College. About 2% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
42 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ferris State University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in ME tech from Ferris. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#7

J-Tech Institute

Jacksonville, Florida
42 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is J-Tech Institute. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to ME tech majors at J-Tech. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

#10

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
40 Yearly Graduations
13% Women

Universidad del Turabo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME tech. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 associate degrees were handed out to ME tech majors at Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#11

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
39 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brookdale Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ME tech. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The ME tech program at Brookdale Community College awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
38 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ME tech. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. The ME tech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#13

County College of Morris

Randolph, New Jersey
35 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

County College of Morris is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ME tech. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their associate degree in ME tech from County College of Morris. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

32 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The ME tech program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Puerto Rico - Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico
29 Yearly Graduations
7% Women

University of Puerto Rico - Carolina is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ME tech. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to ME tech majors at UPR Carolina. About 7% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, Massachusetts
26 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Springfield Technical Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME tech. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The ME tech program at Springfield Technical Community College awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#17

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
25 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New England Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME tech. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in ME tech from New England Tech. Of these students, 12% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Eastern Florida State College. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in ME tech from EFSC. Of these students, 24% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, New York
24 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for ME tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Onondaga Community College. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in ME tech from OCC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#20

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
23 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The ME tech program at NHTI-Concord's Community College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME 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
General Engineering Technology 1,416

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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