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CIP 15.0403 Engineering Technologies

Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

1,072

2025 · 95 schools

International share

1.6%

17 international students

Bachelor's degrees

254

5.1% international

Master's degrees

4

25.0% international

Overview

Electromechanical Engineering Technology is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles from both electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. This program focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of electromechanical systems, which are systems that integrate electrical and mechanical components.

Students in this field learn about a wide range of topics, including robotics, automation, control systems, and fluid power. The curriculum typically includes courses in circuit analysis, digital electronics, mechanical design, and computer-aided design (CAD). Hands-on laboratory experiences are also a crucial part of the program, allowing students to work directly with electromechanical systems and gain practical skills.

Graduates of Electromechanical Engineering Technology programs are well-prepared for various careers in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and robotics. They often work as technicians, design engineers, or maintenance engineers, focusing on the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of complex systems. The demand for skilled professionals in this field continues to grow, driven by advancements in automation and smart technologies.

Overall, Electromechanical Engineering Technology offers a robust educational pathway for those interested in working at the intersection of electrical and mechanical systems, equipping students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 41% and the international share went from 0.4% to 1.6%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
62.1%
Asian
4.5%
Hispanic
19.6%
Black
4.9%
Other
7.4%
Intl.
1.6%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 95 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 90 3
#95 Rochester Institute of Technology New York 12 0
#186 Wayne State University Michigan 3 0
#227 University of Michigan-Dearborn Michigan 4 1
#288 University of Hartford Connecticut 7 0
— Bakersfield College California 80 0
— James A. Rhodes State College Ohio 38 0
— North Central State College Ohio 31 0
— Texas State Technical College Texas 30 0
— Chattanooga State Community College Tennessee 29 1
— Motlow State Community College Tennessee 29 0
— Columbus State Community College Ohio 27 1
— Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Pennsylvania 26 2
— Cleveland State Community College Tennessee 24 0
— Volunteer State Community College Tennessee 24 0
— SUNY Adirondack New York 23 0
— Amarillo College Texas 23 0
— Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Pennsylvania 21 1
— Spokane Community College Washington 21 0
— Southeast Community College Area Nebraska 20 0
— Roane State Community College Tennessee 19 0
— Murray State University Kentucky 18 0
— Guilford Technical Community College North Carolina 18 0
— Central Maine Community College Maine 17 0
— Northeast Community College Nebraska 17 0
— Pinnacle Career Institute Missouri 16 0
— Excelsior University New York 15 0
— Edison State Community College Ohio 15 0
— Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Pennsylvania 15 0
— Madison Area Technical College Wisconsin 15 1
— Eastern Iowa Community College District Iowa 14 0
— Moberly Area Community College Missouri 14 0
— Northcentral Technical College Wisconsin 14 0
— Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Wisconsin 13 0
— Onondaga Community College New York 12 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 17,920 $39.08 $81,280
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians 15,520 $36.74 $76,420

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.