Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at Cuyahoga Community College District
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College District | $48,312* | $49,015 | $15,387* | — |
| Owens Community College | $61,021* | $68,217 | $12,000* | 0.20 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $52,177* | $64,950 | $22,582* | 0.43 |
| Sinclair Community College | $48,312* | $46,059 | —* | — |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $45,873* | $66,047 | $15,017* | 0.33 |
| Stark State College | $35,362* | $37,622 | —* | — |
| National Median | $48,312* | — | $15,387* | 0.32 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Community College Perrysburg | $5,750 | $61,021 | $12,000 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $12,799 | $52,177 | $22,582 |
| Sinclair Community College Dayton | $3,435 | $48,312 | — |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati | $5,400 | $45,873 | $15,017 |
| Stark State College North Canton | $4,670 | $35,362 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Cuyahoga Community College District, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.