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Engineering-Related Tech Major

Engineering-Related Tech

3 Master's Degrees Annually
5 Doctor's Degrees Annually
#321 in Popularity (Master's)

The following table lists how many engineering-related technologies graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level Number of Grads
Graduate Certificate 7
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree 1

People with careers related to engineering-related tech were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

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  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

When studying engineering-related tech, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

A major in engineering-related tech will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

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  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Below is a list of occupations associated with engineering-related tech:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 19.0% $64,430
Geodetic Surveyors 11.2% $62,580
Manufacturing Production Technicians 5.2% $63,200
Mapping Technicians 10.6% $44,380
Mechanical Engineering Technologists 5.2% $63,200
Surveying Technicians 10.6% $44,380
Surveyors 11.2% $62,580

4 Master's Degrees Annually
25% Percent Women
0% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
This major tends to be male dominated. About 75% of recent graduates are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of engineering-related tech majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Engineering-Related Tech, too. About 50.0% of those with this major are international students.

Some degrees associated with engineering-related tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to engineering-related tech have obtained the following education levels.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 11.7%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) 17.7%
Some College Courses 8.9%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 22.1%
Bachelor’s Degree 34.0%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. 1.1%
Master’s Degree 5.3%
Post-Doctoral Training 0.0%

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 33 2
Certificate (2-4 Years) 2 0
Associate’s Degree 67 2
Bachelor’s Degree 6 2
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 2 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 2 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to engineering-related tech.

Major Number of Grads
Industrial Production Technology 11,351
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 10,996
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 9,134
Environmental Control Technology 8,781
Electronics Engineering Technology 8,331
Engineering-Related Fields 7,918
Mechanical Engineering Technology 5,841
Construction Engineering Technology 4,771
General Engineering Technology 4,002
Quality Control Technology 3,540
Computer Engineering Technology 3,432
Engineering Technology (Other) 2,458
Architectural Engineering Technology 1,261
Energy Systems Technologies 1,230
Civil Engineering Technology 1,199
Mining & Petroleum Technology 433
Nuclear Engineering Technology 261
Nanotechnology 105

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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