Associate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology
Education Levels of ME Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,012 people earned their associate degree in me tech. This makes it the 99th 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 | 1,807 |
| Associate Degree | 1,012 |
| Basic Certificate | 266 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 40 |
| Master’s Degree | 16 |
Earnings of ME Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for me tech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for me tech students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in me tech. About 89.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 903 |
| Women | 109 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of me tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
| White | 606 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 71 |
Most Popular ME Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer an associate degree in me tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for me tech students seekingan associate degree is New York City College of Technology. 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. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
ECPI University is the 2nd 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in me tech from ECPI University. Of these students, 5% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Akron Main Campus. 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. About 10% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ferris State University comes in at #4 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. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
The 5th 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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. 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. About 14% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
County College of Morris comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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.
The 8th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Springfield Technical Community College. 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. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
New England Institute of Technology comes in at #9 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 $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. About 13% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th 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 most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in me tech from OCC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
NHTI-Concord's Community College comes in at #11 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Triton College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in me tech from Triton College. About 10% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sinclair Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in me tech from Sinclair Community College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Guilford Technical Community College. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in me tech from Guilford Technical Community College.
SUNY Cobleskill comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in me tech from SUNY Cobleskill.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in me tech from ITEC-MANATI. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Farmingdale State College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in me tech from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Of these students, 31% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in me tech. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in me tech from Columbus State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
Jamestown Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in me tech from Jamestown Community College. About 14% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Piedmont Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in me tech. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in me tech from Central Piedmont Community College. Of these students, 57% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 304 |
| Aeronautical Engineering Technology | 278 |
| Other Mechanical Engineering | 46 |
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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