Associate Degrees in Engineering
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Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,326 students 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 | 128,368 |
| Master’s Degree | 48,049 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10,936 |
| Associate Degree | 6,326 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,806 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,285 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 698 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering is $48,481. 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 $40,676 to a high of $49,653.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering is $13,038. 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, $20,001 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,526.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in engineering. About 80.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,102 |
| Women | 1,224 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 627 |
| Black or African American | 469 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,367 |
| White | 3,014 |
| International Students | 362 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 487 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 205 people received their associate degree in engineering from Northern Virginia Community College. About 20% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 133 people received their associate degree in engineering from Wake Technical Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
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. The engineering program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 122 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their associate degree in engineering from Montgomery College. About 26% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at LaGuardia. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Houston Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their associate degree in engineering from Austin Community College District. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at El Paso Community College. About 26% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Tidewater Community College. About 14% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The engineering program at Union County College awarded 75 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 74 people received their associate degree in engineering from South Texas College. About 26% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Tulsa Community College. About 23% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their associate degree in engineering from BMCC. Of these students, 22% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their associate degree in engineering from Sinclair Community College. About 16% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Central Piedmont Community College. About 24% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Quinsigamond Community College. Of these students, 12% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The engineering program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 49 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Snow College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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. The engineering program at Anne Arundel Community College awarded 48 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Salt Lake Community College. About 6% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 4,756 |
| Engineering Science | 454 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 325 |
| Electrical Engineering | 265 |
| Civil Engineering | 127 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 34,465 |
| Engineering Technologies | 23,253 |
| Agriculture | 10,491 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9,221 |
| Physical Sciences | 6,428 |
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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