by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 2 degrees and certificates in Energy Systems Technologies (Other). Graduates earn a median $64,973 one year after completing, rising to $80,513 after four years.
Studying Energy Systems Technologies (Other) explores Any Instructional Program In Energy Systems Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., energy systems technologies (other) draws strong interest, with 2 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award energy systems technologies (other) degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 2.
All 2 of the awards are certificates, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 50% of energy systems technologies (other) degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 2). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to energy systems technologies (other), at 3.7 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics and Mathematics. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Written Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long an energy systems technologies (other) degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to energy systems technologies (other), at 47.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 47.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 25.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.9% |
| Some college courses | 6.8% |
| Master’s degree | 2.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Energy Systems Technologies (Other), with an average median salary of $95,412; the strongest outlook belongs to Non-Destructive Testing Specialists, at 3.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Test Technician (Test Tech), Laser Specialist, Thin Film Technician (Thin Film Tech) and Optics Technician (Optics Tech).
The occupation related to energy systems technologies (other) with the most projected jobs is Photonics Technicians, at 306,018.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Photonics Technicians | 306,018 | 1.6% |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | 295,668 | 3.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 169,705 | 2.0% |
Energy Systems Technologies (Other) graduates earn a median $64,973 one year after completing their program, $80,513 after four years and $74,926 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,973 |
| 4 years | $80,513 |
| 5 years | $74,926 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to energy systems technologies (other) is Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, with a median salary of $121,642.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
Energy Systems Technologies (Other) has 4 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 1,121 degrees a year; the largest are Energy Systems Technology/Technician (688), Solar Energy Technology/Technician (312) and Power Plant Technology/Technician (74). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Energy Systems Technology/Technician | 688 |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 312 |
| Power Plant Technology/Technician | 74 |
| Wind Energy Technology/Technician | 47 |
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