by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 47 degrees and certificates in Wind Energy Technology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 49% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $64,973 one year after completing, rising to $80,513 after four years.
A degree in Wind Energy Technology covers A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Basic Engineering Principles And Technical Skills In Support Of Engineers And Other Professionals Engaged In Developing Wind-Powered Energy Systems. Includes Instruction In Wind Energy Principles, Energy Storage And Transfer Technologies, Testing And Inspection Procedures, System Maintenance Procedures, And Report Preparation. Examples: [Wind Turbine Technology/technician].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., wind energy technology is a popular field of study, with 47 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award wind energy technology degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 32.
By level, the 47 awards include 21 certificates, 3 associate degrees and 23 master’s degrees.
Women earned 2% of wind energy technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 47). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (10) and Hispanic or Latino (8).
The most common wind energy technology credential is the master’s degree: 23 of the 47 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to wind energy technology call most for Operations Monitoring, Reading Comprehension and Quality Control Analysis, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology and Mechanical, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a wind energy technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 21 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 3 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 23 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to wind energy technology, at 39.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 39.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 21.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 18.4% |
| Some college courses | 13.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5.3% |
| Master’s degree | 1.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Wind Energy Technology, with an average median salary of $90,072; the strongest outlook belongs to Wind Turbine Service Technicians, at 14.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Test Technician (Test Tech), Laser Specialist, Small Wind Energy Installer and Wind Turbine Operator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to wind energy technology, at 488,197.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 488,197 | 14.9% |
| 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% |
Wind Energy Technology 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 wind energy technology 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 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
Wind Energy Technology has 4 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 1,076 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 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2 |
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