Engineering Technologies Associate Degrees
There are 1,441 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Engineering Technologies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Engineering Technologies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 91,975 students earned theirEngineering Technologies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering Technologies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 13,532 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 21,426 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,799 |
| Master’s Degree | 36,833 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 216 |
Earnings of Engineering Technologies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Engineering Technologies of $57,882 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 | $52,984 |
| 4 years | $57,882 |
| 5 years | $64,651 |
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
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. About 83.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17,888 |
| Women | 3,538 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Technologies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,414 | 57.9% |
| Asian | 892 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,073 | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,831 | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 638 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1,005 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 309 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Technologies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,602 colleges that offer a associate degree in Engineering Technologies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Engineering Technologies students seeking a associate degree is Columbia Southern University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,766 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,084 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 891 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 880 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 872 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 842 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 731 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SOWELA Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 699 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 695 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
River Parishes Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 695 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 625 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 582 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Olympic College is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 579 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 567 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 548 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 545 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vincennes University is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 545 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 513 people received their associate degree in Engineering Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
John C Calhoun State Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Technologies. This school awarded 498 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Excelsior University is a popular choice for Engineering Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 483 associate degrees in Engineering Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Engineering Technologies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
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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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