Associate Degrees in Engineering Science
Education Levels of Engineering Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 344 people earned their associate degree in engineering science. This earns it the #119 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 501 |
| Master’s Degree | 364 |
| Associate Degree | 344 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 124 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Engineering Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in engineering science is $61,518. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $61,518 and the high is $61,518.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in engineering science. About 81.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 281 |
| Women | 63 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 145 |
| International Students | 27 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Engineering Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer an associate degree in engineering science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering science students seekingan associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Houston Community College. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Houston Community College engineering science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,518.
Middlesex County College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering science. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Middlesex County College. Of these students, 25% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Middlesex County College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,518.
Hudson County Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering science. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in engineering science from HCCC. Of these students, 12% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that HCCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,518.
Raritan Valley Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering science. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in engineering science from RVCC. About 24% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering science at Raritan Valley Community College make a median salary of 61,518.
County College of Morris is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering science. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in engineering science from County College of Morris. About 29% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. County College of Morris engineering science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,518.
Mercer County Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering science. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Mercer County Community College. Of these students, 11% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Mercer County Community College engineering science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,518.
Vincennes University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering science. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Vincennes University. Vincennes University engineering science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,518.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rockland Community College. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Rockland Community College. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that Rockland Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,518.
Nassau Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering science. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Nassau Community College. Of these students, 10% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Nassau Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,518.
The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Greenfield Community College. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Greenfield Community College. About 14% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering science at Greenfield Community College make a median salary of 61,518.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Niagara County Community College. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Niagara County Community College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in engineering science at Niagara County Community College make a median salary of 61,518.
Passaic County Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in engineering science. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in engineering science from PCCC. Of these students, 23% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Passaic County Community College engineering science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,518.
Camden County College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering science. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in engineering science from Camden County College. About 14% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Camden County College engineering science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,518.
The 16th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Idaho College. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in engineering science from NIC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that NIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,518.
Metropolitan Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in engineering science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in engineering science from MCC. Data shows that MCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,518.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 4,399 |
| Electrical Engineering | 244 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 230 |
| Computer Engineering | 146 |
| Civil Engineering | 89 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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