Associate Degrees in Engineering
Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,710 people earned their associate degree in engineering. This makes it the 20th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 121,318 |
| Master’s Degree | 54,258 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11,903 |
| Associate Degree | 5,710 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,755 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,770 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,006 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering is $48,263. 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 $43,183 to a high of $48,263.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for engineering students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in engineering. About 81.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,632 |
| Women | 1,078 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 479 |
| Black or African American | 430 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,329 |
| White | 2,766 |
| International Students | 227 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 479 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 504 colleges that offer an associate degree in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering students seekingan associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their associate degree in engineering from Northern Virginia Community College. About 23% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northern Virginia Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,263.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their associate degree in engineering from Wake Technical Community College. About 19% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wake Technical Community College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their associate degree in engineering from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Data shows that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,263.
The 4th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their associate degree in engineering from Montgomery College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Montgomery College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in engineering from LaGuardia. About 25% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. LaGuardia Community College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
Houston Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in engineering from Houston Community College. Of these students, 15% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Houston Community College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in engineering from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 23% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Austin Community College District graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,263.
The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in engineering from El Paso Community College. About 18% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. El Paso Community College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
Tidewater Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in engineering from Tidewater Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering at Tidewater Community College make a median salary of 48,263.
Union County College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in engineering from Union County College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Union County College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
South Texas College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in engineering from South Texas College. About 21% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. South Texas College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
Tulsa Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in engineering from Tulsa Community College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Data shows that Tulsa Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,263.
Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in engineering from BMCC. About 25% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering at Borough of Manhattan Community College make a median salary of 48,263.
The 14th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in engineering from Sinclair Community College. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that Sinclair Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,263.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in engineering from Central Piedmont Community College. About 16% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Central Piedmont Community College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
Quinsigamond Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in engineering from Quinsigamond Community College. Of these students, 53% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Quinsigamond Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,263.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in engineering from San Jacinto College. About 11% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that San Jacinto College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,263.
Snow College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in engineering from Snow College. Of these students, 12% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Snow College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,263.
Anne Arundel Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in engineering from AACC. About 22% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Anne Arundel Community College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
Salt Lake Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in engineering from Salt Lake Community College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Salt Lake Community College engineering graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,263.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 21,380 |
| Agriculture | 10,571 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 8,580 |
| Physical Sciences | 4,829 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 3,874 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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