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Engineering Technologies at Chippewa Valley Technical College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Chippewa Valley Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Chippewa Valley Technical College sits in Eau Claire, WI.
Online & Distance Learning at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Many students take online classes at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Of 8,330 students, 1,795 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,735 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 128 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #70 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #472 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College
Students who complete Chippewa Valley Technical College’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 | $56,668 |
| 2 years | $58,479 |
| 3 years | $64,951 |
| 4 years | $68,870 |
| 5 years | $74,197 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College report median earnings of $68,870, compared with $52,917 for all Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College is $14,750.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Chippewa Valley Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, 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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