by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me tech.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt State was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for me tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pittsburg State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
ME Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,234 a year. This is less than $62,554, which is the national median of all me tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt State paid an average of $582 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $204 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,128 | $17,472 |
| Fees | $2,028 | $2,028 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,398 | $9,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,396 | $5,396 |
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The me tech program at Pitt State awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 93% of these degrees went to men with the other 7% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Pitt State does not offer an online option for its me tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Pittsburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 90 |
| General Engineering Technology | 17 |
| Quality Control Technology | 14 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 14 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | 14 |