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Engineering Technologies at Columbia Southern University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Columbia Southern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, AL.
Studying Online at Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University operates as a distance-education institution, so Engineering Technologies coursework can be completed remotely.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Columbia Southern University
Use these rankings to compare Columbia Southern University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #197 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #529 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #605 of 852 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #13 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #197 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #529 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #605 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Columbia Southern University
Students who complete Columbia Southern University’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,402 |
| 2 years | $68,656 |
| 3 years | $72,941 |
| 4 years | $77,736 |
| 5 years | $89,479 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Columbia Southern University take home a median $77,736, compared with $66,570 for all Columbia Southern University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Columbia Southern University comes in at $20,517.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Columbia Southern University 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.