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Mechanical Engineering Schools in South Carolina

46 ME Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Mechanical Engineering is the 134th most popular major out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in South Carolina

ME Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 37
Bachelor’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a ME tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME tech majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 26.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in South Carolina

There are 11,520 people in the state and 699,620 people in the nation working in ME tech jobs.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a ME tech grad in the state is $40,040, compared to a typical salary of $58,240 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
2,339 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $29,898 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,064 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $943. In their early career, Trident Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,317.

#5

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

A typical student attending MTC will pay a net price of $5,540. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $30,267 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,315 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,958.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,160.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in SC

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 12% $58,140
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 9% $37,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME tech.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Electromechanical Engineering 324
Engineering-Related Fields 126
Construction Engineering 100
Electronics Engineering 86
Civil Engineering 39
Drafting & Design Engineering 36
General Engineering Technology 15
Architectural Engineering 12

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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