Pre-Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 192 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Pre-Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of Pre-Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pre-Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,722 people earned theirPre-Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pre-Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 288 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,158 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23 |
| Master’s Degree | 253 |
Earnings of Pre-Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Pre-Engineering of $83,175 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Pre-Engineering students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. About 81.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,752 |
| Women | 406 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pre-Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 924 | 42.8% |
| Asian | 224 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 630 | 29.2% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 124 | 5.7% |
| Race Unknown | 78 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 55 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pre-Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 247 colleges that offer a associate degree in Pre-Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Wake Technical Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pre-Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. This school awarded 110 associate degrees in Pre-Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pre-Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pre-Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moore Norman Technology Center is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 86 associate degrees in Pre-Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pre-Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Pre-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.
Clovis Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Technology Center comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Pre-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.
Ventura College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pre-Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Pre-Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pre-Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Pre-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.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City Community College is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 42 associate degrees in Pre-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.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Pre-Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pre-Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Henry Ford College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in Pre-Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pre-Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pre-Engineering. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in Pre-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.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Pre-Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Pre-Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pre-Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 10,144 |
| Applied Engineering | 545 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.