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Electromechanical Engineering

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Types of Degrees Electromechanical Engineering Majors Are Earning

Those studying Electromechanical Engineering have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Associate’s Degree	5
Bachelor’s Degree	37
Master’s Degree	11

What Electromechanical Engineering Majors Need to Know

Programs in Electromechanical Engineering build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Electromechanical Engineering graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Electromechanical Engineering emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 5.9 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.4 / 7.
• Design — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills emphasized by a Electromechanical Engineering program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Electromechanical Engineering careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Oral Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Inductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Electromechanical Engineering graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.3 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.3 / 7
Processing Information	4.2 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.9 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Electromechanical Engineering professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Python	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
C++	Object or component oriented development software	✓
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	✓
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
Oracle Java	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Electromechanical Engineering graduates include:

• Engineer
• Metallography Teacher
• Drawing Instructor
• Chemical Engineering Teacher
• Applied Mechanics Teacher
• Ship Design Teacher
• Drafting Teacher
• Engineering Faculty Member
• Machine Design Teacher
• Engineering Instructor
• Engineering Lecturer
• Adjunct Instructor
• Geological Engineering Teacher
• Agricultural Engineering Teacher
• Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Electromechanical Engineering graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	36.1%
Doctoral degree	25.8%
Master’s degree	12.7%
Post-doctoral training	6.7%
Post-master’s certificate	6.5%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	3.5%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	2.8%
Postsecondary certificate	2.3%
Some college courses	1.5%
First professional degree	1.2%
High school diploma or equivalent	0.6%
Less than a high school diploma	0.2%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Electromechanical Engineering?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 83% of Electromechanical Engineering degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	9	17.0%
Men	44	83.0%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Electromechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	30	56.6%
Asian	7	13.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	5.7%
Black or African American	3	5.7%
Two or More Races	3	5.7%
Race Unknown	3	5.7%
International Students	4	7.5%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Electromechanical Engineering Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Electromechanical Engineering graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$84,375
4 years	$84,177
5 years	$96,906

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $96,906 — roughly 15% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Electromechanical Engineering Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Electromechanical Engineering graduates earn a median of $84,177 four years after completion — roughly 122% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Engineering	197,615
Mechanical Engineering	42,939
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	26,760
Civil Engineering	20,005
Computer Engineering	19,986
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	13,914
Engineering, General	13,411
Chemical Engineering	10,939
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering	9,596
Industrial Engineering	8,533
Systems Engineering	3,956
Engineering, Other	3,529

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• 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.