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Engineering Technologies at California State University-Chico
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA.
Studying Online at California State University-Chico
Distance learning is available at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at California State University-Chico
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Chico’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 120 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 854 |
| Best Value | California | #64 of 83 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #95 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #551 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from California State University-Chico
Those who finish California State University-Chico’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,812 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $68,680 |
| 4 years | $79,708 |
| 5 years | $92,561 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from California State University-Chico earn a median of $79,708, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from California State University-Chico comes in at $18,852.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at California State University-Chico go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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