Aircraft Powerplant Technology

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Total Degrees
Awarded in 2023

2,964

growing 8.21%

Median In-State
Public Tuition

$4,046

growing 3.82%

Median Out-of-State
Private Tuition

$12,210

growing 9.41%

Average Wage

$87,407

growing 6.66%

People in Workforce

21,307

growing 2.03%

Average Employee Age

42.7

growing 0.472%

About

In 2023, the locations with the highest concentration of Aircraft Powerplant Technology degree recipients are Daytona Beach, FL, South Highpoint, FL, and Louisville, KY. In 2023, the locations with a relatively high number of Aircraft Powerplant Technology degree recipients are East Northport, NY, Enterprise, AL, and South Highpoint, FL. The most common degree awarded to students studying Aircraft Powerplant Technology is a 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate.

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Institutions

Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Aircraft Powerplant Technology and the types of students that study this field. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide awards the most degrees in Aircraft Powerplant Technology in the US, but CT Aerotech and North Central Institute have the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Aircraft Powerplant Technology.

Tuition costs for Aircraft Powerplant Technology majors are, on average, $4,046 for in-state public colleges, and $12,210 for out of state private colleges.

The most common sector, by number of institutions, that offers Aircraft Powerplant Technology programs are Public, 2-year institutions (70 total). The most common sector, by number of degrees awarded, is Public, 2-year (1,707 completions).

Institutions

Institution with the Most Degrees Awarded in Aircraft Powerplant Technology (2023)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
442 degrees awarded
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay
156 degrees awarded
Jefferson Community and Technical College
119 degrees awarded

The most common sector, by number of degrees awarded in Aircraft Powerplant Technology, is Public, 2-year (1,707 completions in 2023).

The following chart shows the share of universities that offer Aircraft Powerplant Technology programs, by the total number of completions, colored and grouped by their sector.

Tuition Costs for Common Institutions

$4,046

Median In-State Public

$12,210

Median Out of State Private

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has the most Aircraft Powerplant Technology degree recipients, with 442 degrees awarded in 2023.

The following bar chart shows the state tuition for the top 5 institutions with the most degrees awarded in Aircraft Powerplant Technology.

Specialized Colleges

Highest Concentration Institution

CT Aerotech
100%
North Central Institute
50%
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay
41.7%

Out of all institutions that offer Aircraft Powerplant Technology programs and have at least 5 graduates in those programs, CT Aerotech has the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Aircraft Powerplant Technology, with 100%.

Degrees Awarded by County

Counties with the Most Degrees Awarded in Aircraft Powerplant Technology

Volusia County, FL
442 degrees awarded
Pinellas County, FL
156 degrees awarded
Jefferson County, KY
119 degrees awarded

This map shows the counties in the United States colored by the highest number of degrees awarded in Aircraft Powerplant Technology by year.

Employment

Information on the businesses and industries that employ Mechanical Technologies graduates and on wages and locations for those in the field.

The average salary for Mechanical Technologies majors is $87,407 and the most common occupations are Automotive service technicians & mechanics, Welding, soldering, & brazing workers, and Aircraft mechanics & service technicians.

The industry that employs the most Mechanical Technologies majors is uninformed, though the highest paying industry, by average wage, is Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers .

Yearly Income for Common Jobs

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

$87,407

Average Wage in Workforce

± $13,496

6.66%

1 Year Growth

± 20.4%

This chart shows the average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Mechanical Technologies majors.

Most Common

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

The most common occupations for Mechanical Technologies majors, by number of employees, are Automotive service technicians & mechanics, Welding, soldering, & brazing workers, and Aircraft mechanics & service technicians.

Most Specialized

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

Compared to other majors, there are an unusually high number of Mechanical Technologies majors working as Aircraft mechanics & service technicians, Subway, streetcar, & other rail transportation workers, and Small engine mechanics.

Highest Paid

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

The highest paid occupations by median income for Mechanical Technologies majors are Chiropractors, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists.

Occupations by Share

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

21,307

2023 Workforce

± 3,583

2.03%

1 Year Growth

± 23.4%

The number of Mechanical Technologies graduates in the workforce has been growing at a rate of 2.03%, from 20,883 in 2022 to 21,307 in 2023.

The largest single share of Mechanical Technologies graduates go on to work as Automotive service technicians & mechanics (4.66%). This chart shows the various jobs filled by those with a major in Mechanical Technologies by share of the total number of graduates.

Most Common

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

The most common industries that employ Mechanical Technologies majors, by number of employees, are uninformed, Construction, and Automotive repair & maintenance.

Highest Paid

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

The highest paying industries of Mechanical Technologies majors, by average wage, are Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers , Offices of chiropractors, and Offices of physicians.

Industries by Share

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

21,307

2023 Workforce

± 3,583

2.03%

1 Year Growth

± 23.4%

The number of Mechanical Technologies graduates in the workforce has been growing at a rate of 2.03%, from 20,883 in 2022 to 21,307 in 2023.

The industry which employs the most Mechanical Technologies graduates by share is uninformed, followed by Construction. This visualization shows the industries that hire those who major in Mechanical Technologies.

Specialty Locations

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

PUMAS with a relatively high number of Mechanical Technologies majors

This map shows the public use micro areas (PUMAs) in the United States where there are a relatively high population of Mechanical Technologies majors.

Note that the census collects information tied to where people live, not where they work. It is possible that Mechanical Technologies majors live and work in the same place, but it is also possible that they live and work in two different places.

Diversity

Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Mechanical Technologies in the United States.

The average age of a person in the workforce with a degree in Mechanical Technologies is 42.7.

The most common degree type these workers hold is a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate. Male employees are more likely to hold Mechanical Technologies degrees, and White students are the most common race/ethnicty group awarded degrees in Mechanical Technologies (1,708 students).

Workforce Age

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

42.7

Average Age in 2023

± 2.13 Years

0.472%

1 Year Change

± 7.05%

This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Mechanical Technologies. The most common ages of employees with this major are 26 and 27 years old, which represent 4.9% and 4.02% of the population, respectively.

Degrees Awarded

The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Aircraft Powerplant Technology are 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate, Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years, and Associates Degree.

Workforce Degrees

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

The most common degree types held by the working population in Mechanical Technologies are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Professional degree.

Sex Imbalance for Common Institutions

Male (91%)

Most Common Sex with a Degree in this Field

This chart shows the granted degrees by sex at the 5 institutions that graduate the most students in Aircraft Powerplant Technology.

Race & Ethnicity by Degrees Awarded

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,708 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
581 degrees awarded
Black or African American
212 degrees awarded

This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Aircraft Powerplant Technology for each race & ethnicity. White students earned the largest share of the degrees with this major.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Race/Ethnicity and Sex Combination

White Male
634 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
288 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
81 degrees awarded

This chart illustrates the differences by sex for each race & ethnicity of 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Aircraft Powerplant Technology.

White Male students, who earn most of the degrees in this field, are the most common combination of race/ethnicity and sex.

Global Diversity

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Aircraft Powerplant Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Mechanical Technologies.

Most Common Countries of Origin

Mexico
886 degree recipients
India
403 degree recipients
Philippines
394 degree recipients

High Relative Number of Students

West Indies
32 times more than expected
Western Africa, not specified
31.4 times more than expected
Finland
19 times more than expected

There are a relatively high number of people that were born in West Indies that hold Mechanical Technologies degrees (32 times more than expected), and the most common country of origin by total numbers for non-US students earning a degree in this field is Mexico (886 degree recipients).

Skills

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Aircraft Powerplant Technology field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Aircraft Powerplant Technology majors need many skills, but most especially Quality Control Analysis. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Aircraft Powerplant Technology majors need more than the average amount of Installation, Equipment Selection, and Equipment Maintenance.

These two visualizations, one a radial chart and one a bar chart, show the same information, a rating of how necessary the following skills are for Aircraft Powerplant Technology majors. Toggle between "value" and "RCA" to see the absolute rating of that skill (value) and the revealed comparative advantage (RCA), or how much greater or lesser that skill's rating is than the average. The longer the bar or the closer the line comes to the circumference of the circle, the more important that skill is. The importance of Installation is very distinctive for majors, but the Quality Control Analysis, Active Listening, and Critical Thinking are the three most important skills for people in the field.