by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Fairmont State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me tech.
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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for me tech list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
ME Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairmont State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,294 a year. This is less than $58,773, which is the national median of all me tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State, me tech students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me tech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Fairmont State University.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Fairmont State in 2020-2021, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technology | 18 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 17 |
| Quality Control Technology | 12 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 6 |
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