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Manufacturing Engineering Technician Degree

The technical nature of the Manufacturing Engineering Technician career path is rooted in business and focused on the manufacturing field. From manufacture planning to operations management to quality control, a Manufacturing Engineering Technician will be trained to properly navigate the constantly changing landscape of today’s manufacturing sector. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer manufacturing engineering technician degrees.

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Jefferson College (JeffCo)

815 W 23rd St, Independence, MO

The main campus of Jefferson College is located in Hillsboro, Missouri, with additional campuses located in Arnold (Arnold and Imperial Campuses) and one in Cedar Hill (Northwest Campus), Missouri.

In their Mission Statement, Jefferson College states that it is a “student-centered comprehensive community college, committed to providing an accessible, quality college experience as it strives to meet the diverse needs of the students and the community. Superior teaching and services foster a supportive learning environment, which promotes intellectual, social, and personal growth. A strong general education curriculum, college transfer and technical programs, personal enrichment courses, and on-campus experiences prepare students to succeed in their careers, further their education, and prosper in a diverse world. Jefferson College’s ongoing assessment of students, programs, and services assures that it is a responsive and progressive community college.”

Jefferson College has over 550 (full-time and part-time) faculty and staff with more than 5,500 students enrolled in the fall of 2012.

Degree Programs:

  • Associate of Arts
  • Associate of Arts in Teaching
  • Associate of Science
  • Associate in Applied Science

Students transferring into Jefferson College must submit official transcripts from other post-secondary institutions to the Office of Admissions and Student Records for review. Similar transfer courses are equated to Jefferson College Credits, but unique credits may be counted as electives.

Student services include an Advising and Retention Center, Career Development, Childcare, Counseling, Tutoring Services, and Mathematics Lab.  To apply online or simply gather additional information about the school, students can visit jeffco.edu or request information from this page today.

Students Enrolled in the Manufacturing Engineering Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JeffCo has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award0
Associate's Degree8

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White6
Multiple Races2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Manufacturing Engineering Technician program at Jefferson College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Description

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial engineering technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -4.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Kansas City, MO-KS
    • Total Employment: 260
    • Average Hourly Rate: $25.59
    • Average Annual Salary: $53230

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Jefferson College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Jefferson College may offer services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Jefferson College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball