General Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 641 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in General Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of General Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 13,411 degrees were awarded toGeneral Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 438 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,909 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,959 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,683 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 422 |
Earnings of General Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Engineering of $83,175 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,788 |
| 4 years | $83,175 |
| 5 years | $92,105 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 80.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,961 |
| Women | 948 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,293 | 46.7% |
| Asian | 476 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,219 | 24.8% |
| Black or African American | 308 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 232 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 168 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 168 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 790 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Engineering students seeking a associate degree is University at Buffalo. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 390 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 388 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Detroit Mercy is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 248 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 194 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 155 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 154 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 128 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 104 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 101 associate degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 10,144 |
| Pre-Engineering | 2,722 |
| Applied Engineering | 545 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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