Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians associate's degree programs in Pennsylvania

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$57,997Median year-4 earnings

$18,500Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Pennsylvania State University-Penn State YorkYork · $18,500 federal debt$57,997 2Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $18,500 federal debt$57,997 3Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBoisDuBois · $18,500 federal debt$57,997 4Pennsylvania State University-Penn State AltoonaAltoona · $18,500 federal debt$57,997 5Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend CollegeErie · $18,500 federal debt$57,997

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

17-3027Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $70,820
Middle 50% wage range: $56,480–$85,480
State employment: 1,620
Projected growth: +1.3%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $49,620–$100,630

17-3013Mechanical Drafters

State median wage: $63,480
Middle 50% wage range: $53,500–$78,490
State employment: 2,330
Projected growth: -6.0%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $47,700–$95,130

17-3029Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

State median wage: $68,930
Middle 50% wage range: $49,590–$86,900
State employment: 1,610
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 5,400

10th–90th percentile: $40,630–$107,410

49-3023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

State median wage: $49,800
Middle 50% wage range: $40,010–$62,780
State employment: 29,400
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $35,600–$77,630

17-3024Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $74,710
Middle 50% wage range: $59,460–$82,290
State employment: 650
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $49,270–$98,750

17-3021Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $60,770
Middle 50% wage range: $58,590–$65,340
State employment: 80
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $54,380–$91,620

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $51,520
Middle 50% wage range: $47,390–$63,320
State employment: 400
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $38,370–$78,960

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York	York	$57,997	$18,500
2	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	University Park	$57,997	$18,500
3	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois	DuBois	$57,997	$18,500
4	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona	Altoona	$57,997	$18,500
5	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College	Erie	$57,997	$18,500

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians in Pennsylvania

What do Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians associate's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,997 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $18,500 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.