Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
Communication Courses (Choose ENG 111 and one other)
Complete 5 of the following groups:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-120 | Intro Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
English
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
Mathematics
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO-251 | Prin of Microeconomics | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (Choose one)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
Total Credits Required: 72
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Pay in North Carolina
$72,070/yr
$34.65/hr
$53,670
$84,930
+11%
Projected Outlook
190
Annual Job Openings
1,530
Currently Employed
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$140,970/yr
$67.77/hr
$84,870
$177,800
+11%
Projected Outlook
220
Annual Job Openings
4,270
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET. Local wage and outlook data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.