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Engineering Technologies at Dakota County Technical College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Dakota County Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dakota County Technical College sits in Rosemount, MN.
Studying Online at Dakota County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Dakota County Technical College. Among 2,894 students, 621 (21%) studied exclusively online and 766 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Dakota County Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Dakota County Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #None of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 854 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #None of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Dakota County Technical College
Those who finish Dakota County Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,224 |
| 2 years | $52,771 |
| 3 years | $60,855 |
| 4 years | $71,917 |
| 5 years | $78,875 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Dakota County Technical College report median earnings of $71,917, compared with $49,491 for all Dakota County Technical College graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Dakota County Technical College pursue many career paths. Here 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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