by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 15 U.S. colleges awarded 476 degrees and certificates in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 71% of graduates. College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $57,919 one year after completing, rising to $73,481 after four years.
Studying Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other covers Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Mechanical Engineering-Related Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, mechanical engineering related technologies, other draws strong interest, with 476 degrees awarded annually. 15 colleges award mechanical engineering related technologies, other degrees, an average of 32 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 319.
By level, the 476 awards include 25 certificates, 49 associate degrees, 63 bachelor’s degrees and 339 master’s degrees.
Women earned 16% of mechanical engineering related technologies, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (77 of 476). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (247) and Black or African American (139), and international students earned 6.
College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees and 3 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks mechanical engineering related technologies, other schools within 3 states. In all, 15 colleges offer mechanical engineering related technologies, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common mechanical engineering related technologies, other credential is the master’s degree: 339 of the 476 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to mechanical engineering related technologies, other call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Speaking, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Mechanical and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Near Vision.
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How long a mechanical engineering related technologies, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 25 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 49 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 63 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 339 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to mechanical engineering related technologies, other, at 34.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 34.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 26.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 22.0% |
| Some college courses | 7.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 6.4% |
| Master’s degree | 3.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other, with an average median salary of $99,358; the strongest outlook belongs to Automotive Engineering Technicians, at 0.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Process Analyst, Heat Transfer Technician, Laser Technician and Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech).
The occupation related to mechanical engineering related technologies, other with the most projected jobs is Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians, at 361,883.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 361,883 | -1.1% |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | 193,201 | 0.6% |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other graduates earn a median $57,919 one year after completing their program, $73,481 after four years and $76,013 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,919 |
| 4 years | $73,481 |
| 5 years | $76,013 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to mechanical engineering related technologies, other, with a median salary of $108,923.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other has 5 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 5,529 degrees a year; the largest are Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (3,360), Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician (1,292) and Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician (810). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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