Quality Control Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in maintaining consistent manufacturing and construction standards. Includes instruction in quality control systems management principles, technical standards applicable to specific engineering and manufacturing projects, testing procedures, inspection procedures, related instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
- Schools offering
- 21
- Annual completions
- 71
- 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 other professionals engaged in maintaining consistent manufacturing and construction standards. Includes instruction in quality control systems management principles, technical standards applicable to specific engineering and manufacturing projects, testing procedures, inspection procedures, related instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers | $47k | 0.0% | High school diploma or equivalent |
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
$67k
Bachelor's
$83k
Top colleges for Quality Control Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | Gurabo, PR | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Goodwin University | East Hartford, CT | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Central Community College | Grand Island, NE | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Herkimer County Community College | Herkimer, NY | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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