Metallurgical Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and metallurgists engaged in developing and using industrial metals and manufacturing processes. Includes instruction in principles of metallurgy, related manufacturing systems, laboratory techniques, testing and inspection procedures, instrument calibration, system and equipment maintenance and repair, applications to specific processes, and report preparation.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 27
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $79k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and metallurgists engaged in developing and using industrial metals and manufacturing processes. Includes instruction in principles of metallurgy, related manufacturing systems, laboratory techniques, testing and inspection procedures, instrument calibration, system and equipment maintenance and repair, applications to specific processes, and report preparation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$79k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$79k
Bachelor's
$80k
Top colleges for Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia, MI | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal, KS | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Lone Star College System | The Woodlands, TX | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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