by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 130 U.S. colleges awarded 3,069 degrees and certificates in Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology. Certificates are the most popular award, at 43% of graduates. College Factual ranks 67 schools in its 2027 Best Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $56,673 one year after completing, rising to $73,778 after four years.
A major in Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology explores Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Basic Engineering Principles And Technical Skills In Support Of Engineers Engaged In Developing And Testing Automated, Servomechanical, And Other Electromechanical Systems. Includes Instruction In Prototype Testing, Manufacturing And Operational Testing, Systems Analysis And Maintenance Procedures, And Report Preparation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology is a popular field of study, with 3,069 degrees awarded annually. 130 colleges award electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology degrees, an average of 24 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 470.
By level, the 3,069 awards include 1,305 certificates, 814 associate degrees, 254 bachelor’s degrees and 648 master’s degrees.
Women earned 8% of electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (258 of 3,069). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,577) and Hispanic or Latino (797), and international students earned 24.
College Factual ranks 67 schools in its 2027 Best Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology Schools ranking, including 31 for associate degrees and 8 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology schools within 11 states. In all, 130 colleges offer electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology credential is the certificate: 1,305 of the 3,069 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology call most for Critical Thinking, Operations Monitoring and Monitoring, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology and Mechanical, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Information Ordering.
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How long an electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1,305 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 814 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 254 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 648 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology, at 29.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 29.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 28.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 18.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 8.9% |
| Some college courses | 6.7% |
| Master’s degree | 4.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology, with an average median salary of $125,222; the strongest outlook belongs to Electrical and Electronics Drafters, at 12.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Test Technician (Test Tech), Supply Chain Technician, Unmanned Air Systems Operator and Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller).
The occupation related to electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology with the most projected jobs is Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, at 376,668.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | 376,668 | -2.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 161,833 | 12.3% |
| Robotics Technicians | 45,207 | 12.2% |
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology graduates earn a median $56,673 one year after completing their program, $73,778 after four years and $69,129 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,673 |
| 4 years | $73,778 |
| 5 years | $69,129 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology, with a median salary of $134,632.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology has 6 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 10,159 degrees a year; the largest are Instrumentation Technology/Technician (3,068), Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other (2,150) and Automation Engineer Technology/Technician (1,793). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 3,068 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2,150 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 1,793 |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 1,320 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | 997 |
| Robotics Technology/Technician | 831 |
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