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Electromechanical Engineering

Types of Degrees Electromechanical Engineering Majors Are Earning

Students pursuing Electromechanical Engineering can earn degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Associate’s Degree	5
Bachelor’s Degree	37
Master’s Degree	11

What Electromechanical Engineering Majors Need to Know

Coursework for Electromechanical Engineering emphasize a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Electromechanical Engineering graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Electromechanical Engineering emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 5.9 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.4 / 7.
• Design — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set developed in a Electromechanical Engineering program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Electromechanical Engineering careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Oral Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Inductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Electromechanical Engineering graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.3 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.3 / 7
Processing Information	4.2 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.9 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Electromechanical Engineering professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Python	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
C++	Object or component oriented development software	✓
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	✓
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
Oracle Java	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Electromechanical Engineering graduates include:

• Engineer
• Technical Professor
• Ceramic Engineering Professor
• Engineering Professor
• Petroleum Engineering Professor
• Heat Engineering Teacher
• Geological Engineering Teacher
• Mechanical Engineering Professor
• Marine Engineering Professor
• Engineering Fundamentals Instructor
• College Professor
• Adjunct Professor
• Manufacturing Engineering Professor
• Television Engineering Teacher
• Design Teacher

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Electromechanical Engineering graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	36.1%
Doctoral degree	25.8%
Master’s degree	12.7%
Post-doctoral training	6.7%
Post-master’s certificate	6.5%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	3.5%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	2.8%
Postsecondary certificate	2.3%
Some college courses	1.5%
First professional degree	1.2%
High school diploma or equivalent	0.6%
Less than a high school diploma	0.2%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Electromechanical Engineering?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 83% of Electromechanical Engineering degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	9	17.0%
Men	44	83.0%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Electromechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	30	56.6%
Asian	7	13.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	5.7%
Black or African American	3	5.7%
Two or More Races	3	5.7%
Race Unknown	3	5.7%
International Students	4	7.5%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Electromechanical Engineering Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Electromechanical Engineering graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$84,375
4 years	$84,177
5 years	$96,906

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $96,906 — roughly 15% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Electromechanical Engineering Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Electromechanical Engineering graduates earn a median of $84,177 four years after completion — roughly 122% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Engineering	14
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering	14.02
Agricultural Engineering	14.03
Architectural Engineering	14.04
Biochemical Engineering	14.43
Biological/Biosystems Engineering	14.45
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	14.05
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering	14.06
Chemical Engineering	14.07
Civil Engineering	14.08
Computer Engineering	14.09
Construction Engineering	14.33

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.