by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me tech.
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Pitt State was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me tech majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pittsburg State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt State is $60,470. This is higher than $58,773, which is the national median for all me tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt 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 Pittsburg State University.
All of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me tech from Pitt State in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 94 |
| General Engineering Technology | 20 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 13 |
| Quality Control Technology | 10 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 10 |
