Mechanical Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 264 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Mechanical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of Mechanical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,996 degrees were awarded toMechanical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 550 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,616 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,458 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,312 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Mechanical Engineering of $66,942 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 | $58,128 |
| 4 years | $66,942 |
| 5 years | $75,102 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mechanical Engineering students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. About 89.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,439 |
| Women | 177 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 964 | 59.7% |
| Asian | 51 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 317 | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 73 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 28 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 332 colleges that offer a associate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 267 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tidewater Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 228 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 187 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 149 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 133 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bishop State Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Florida State College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
International Air and Hospitality Academy is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mechanical Engineering 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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