Best institutions to study Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
Any instructional program in electromechanical technologies not listed above.
75 U.S. institutions graduated 2,145 Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 15.0499, a specialization of Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.04), and leads most directly to the Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians occupation (BLS SOC 17-3024).
About Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians programs
Any instructional program in electromechanical technologies not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians program focuses on the integration of electrical and mechanical systems, preparing students for careers in the engineering and technology fields. This program is ideal for individuals interested in working with advanced machinery and automation systems, providing a foundation for various technical roles.
Students in this program will develop core skills in monitoring, critical thinking, and mathematics, alongside knowledge in computers and electronics, mechanical systems, and engineering technology. Coursework may include hands-on training in testing, installation, and repair of electromechanical systems.
Credentials awarded
What Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year762 graduates / yr · 44 institutions36%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years643 graduates / yr · 30 institutions30%
- Associate's degree627 graduates / yr · 43 institutions29%
- Award of less than 12 weeks84 graduates / yr · 2 institutions3.9%
- Bachelor's degree27 graduates / yr · 1 institution1.3%
- Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years2 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.1%
Graduates over time
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,046 |
| 2013 | 1,030 |
| 2014 | 1,054 |
| 2015 | 1,305 |
| 2016 | 1,256 |
| 2017 | 1,442 |
| 2018 | 2,041 |
| 2019 | 2,487 |
| 2020 | 2,032 |
| 2021 | 2,006 |
| 2022 | 2,016 |
| 2023 | 1,976 |
| 2024 | 1,873 |
| 2025 | 2,145 |
Top 50 institutions for Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesalands Community College Tucumcari, NMPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAward of less than 12 weeks | 298 | 42% | — | $35,517 |
| 2 | Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg, SCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 175 | 28% | — | $65,388 |
| 3 | Greenville Technical College Greenville, SCPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 170 | 21% | — | $77,150 |
| 4 | Tri - County Technical College Pendleton, SCPublicAssociate's | 96 | 42% | — | $58,406 |
| 5 | Madisonville Community College Madisonville, KYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of less than 12 weeksAssociate's | 90 | 49% | — | $55,338 |
| 6 | Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 87 | 49% | — | — |
| 7 | Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 87 | 33% | — | $53,518 |
| 8 | Universal Technical Institute - Canton Canton, MIPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 79 | 64% | $22,762 | — |
| 9 | Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 62 | 35% | — | — |
| 10 | Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 56 | 34% | — | — |
| 11 | Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard, KYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 55 | 48% | — | — |
| 12 | Mech - Tech College Caguas, PRPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 50 | 72% | $13,886 | $26,942 |
| 13 | Pitt Community College Winterville, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 35% | — | — |
| 14 | Davidson - Davie Community College Thomasville, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 46% | — | — |
| 15 | Universal Technical Institute of California Inc Rancho Cucamonga, CAPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 72% | $24,830 | — |
| 16 | Cowley County Community College Arkansas City, KSPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 34 | 45% | — | — |
| 17 | Central Carolina Community College Sanford, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 43% | — | — |
| 18 | Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 31 | 41% | — | — |
| 19 | Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. Houston, TXPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 60% | $22,532 | — |
| 20 | Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc Lisle, ILPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 63% | $25,788 | — |
| 21 | Hinds Community College Raymond, MSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 29 | 43% | — | — |
| 22 | Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 27 | 21% | — | — |
| 23 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 27 | 18% | — | — |
| 24 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PAPublicBachelor's | 27 | 53% | — | $63,124 |
| 25 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 25 | 45% | — | — |
| 26 | Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MNPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 23 | 40% | — | — |
| 27 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 23 | 39% | — | — |
| 28 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WVPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 9% | — | — |
| 29 | Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OKPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 81% | — | — |
| 30 | Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 20 | 24% | — | — |
| 31 | BridgeValley Community & Technical College South Charleston, WVPublicAssociate's | 20 | 34% | — | — |
| 32 | Cleveland Community College Shelby, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 32% | — | — |
| 33 | South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 16 | 38% | — | — |
| 34 | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, ARPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 15 | 49% | — | $45,652 |
| 35 | Craven Community College New Bern, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 48% | — | — |
| 36 | Montana State University Billings Billings, MTPublicAssociate's | 12 | 30% | — | $68,144 |
| 37 | York Technical College Rock Hill, SCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 12 | 30% | — | — |
| 38 | St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MNPublicAssociate's | 11 | 45% | — | $63,348 |
| 39 | James Sprunt Community College Kenansville, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 11 | 48% | — | — |
| 40 | Nash Community College Rocky Mount, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 41% | — | — |
| 41 | Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc Exton, PAPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 63% | $24,954 | — |
| 42 | Montgomery Community College Troy, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 10 | 84% | — | — |
| 43 | Horry - Georgetown Technical College Conway, SCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 10 | 38% | — | — |
| 44 | Haywood Community College Clyde, NCPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 9 | 34% | — | — |
| 45 | Roanoke - Chowan Community College Ahoskie, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 9 | 37% | — | — |
| 46 | Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 9 | 49% | — | — |
| 47 | Orange Technical College - South Campus Orlando, FLPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 35% | — | — |
| 48 | Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 7 | 35% | — | — |
| 49 | Durham Technical Community College Durham, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 7 | 45% | — | — |
| 50 | Alamance Community College Graham, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 7 | 39% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians field (CIP 15.04) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 24 states & territories
Where Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians graduates come from. Each state links to all Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians programs offered there.
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 17-3024, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians program can pursue careers as Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians. The job outlook shows little or no change, with approximately 1,300 annual openings and a median wage of $70,760. An Associate's degree is typically required for these positions.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 15.0499
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Techniciansprimary SOC 17-3024 | $73,900 | +1.1% Little or no change | ~1,300 | Associate's degree |
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Related careers
Skills & knowledge in Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians programs
From the U.S. Dept. of Labor for the occupation this specialization most leads to.
Skills you'll build
Knowledge areas
Abilities that matter most
Day-to-day work activities
What graduates do on the job
- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect parts for surface defects.
- Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Tools and technology used
Other Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians specializations
The 6 other 6-digit CIP codes under Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.04).
- Electromechanical/CIP 15.0403
Electromechanical Engineering Technology/ Technician 3,069 graduates / yr130 institutions - Instrumentation Technology/CIP 15.0404
Technician 3,068 graduates / yr78 institutions - Automation Engineer Technology/CIP 15.0406
Technician 1,785 graduates / yr101 institutions - Biomedical Technology/CIP 15.0401
Technician 1,319 graduates / yr76 institutions - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/CIP 15.0407
Technician 997 graduates / yr56 institutions - Robotics Technology/CIP 15.0405
Technician 829 graduates / yr52 institutions
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Common questions
What types of credentials can I earn?+
You can earn various credentials, including awards of less than 12 weeks, 12 weeks to less than 1 academic year, 1 to less than 2 academic years, or an Associate's degree.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 75 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians program.
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop skills in monitoring, critical thinking, mathematics, and active learning, among others.
What is the job outlook for graduates?+
The job outlook shows little or no change, with about 1,300 annual openings in the field.
What is the CIP code for Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians?+
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians is CIP 15.0499 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.04). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in electromechanical technologies not listed above.
How many institutions offer Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians programs?+
75 U.S. institutions reported Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 24 states & territories, awarding 2,145 credentials in the year. That is 16.2% of all Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians graduates.
How much do Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians occupation, which Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians most directly leads to, pays a median of $73,900 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025), and graduates of the broader Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians field report median earnings of $63,124 one year after graduation (College Scorecard).
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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