Associate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering
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Education Levels of ME Majors
In 2020-2021, 325 earned their associate degree in ME. This earns it the #137 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ME at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 36,809 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,218 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,634 |
| Associate Degree | 325 |
| Graduate Certificate | 155 |
| Basic Certificate | 37 |
Earnings of ME Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ME majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in ME is $10,019. 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, $10,019 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,019.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in ME. About 81.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 266 |
| Women | 59 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ME associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 142 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular ME Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer an associate degree in ME. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ME students seekingan associate degree is LaGuardia Community College. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The ME program at LaGuardia Community College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
El Paso Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. The ME program at El Paso Community College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Olympic College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The ME program at Olympic College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their associate degree is Everett Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 associate degrees were handed out to ME majors at Everett Community College.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in ME from Salt Lake Community College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Tacoma Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to ME majors at Tacoma Community College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Bellevue College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to ME majors at BC. About 18% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montgomery County Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. The ME program at Montgomery County Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Clark College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. The ME program at Clark College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Whatcom Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to ME majors at Whatcom Community College. About 21% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Spokane Falls Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to ME majors at Spokane Falls Community College. Of these students, 8% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Green River College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to ME majors at GRC. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. The ME program at Lone Star College System awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Stark State College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ME. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in ME from Stark State College. About 10% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Edmonds Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The ME program at Edmonds Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 11% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Snow College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ME. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The ME program at Snow College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their associate degree is Shoreline Community College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to ME majors at Shoreline Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Del Mar College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The ME program at Del Mar College awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Rhode Island comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ME. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in ME from CCRI.
East Mississippi Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ME. The ME program at East Mississippi Community College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 4,756 |
| Engineering Science | 454 |
| Electrical Engineering | 265 |
| 127 | |
| Civil Engineering | 127 |
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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