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Engineering Technologies at Del Mar College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Del Mar College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
Studying Online at Del Mar College
Many students take online classes at Del Mar College. Of 10,256 students, 2,503 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,720 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Del Mar College
These rankings give you a sense of how Del Mar College’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #39 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #77 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #509 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Del Mar College
Graduates of Del Mar 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 | $39,349 |
| 3 years | $47,211 |
| 4 years | $43,104 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Del Mar College take home a median $43,104, compared with $48,124 for all Del Mar College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Del Mar College is $5,920.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Del Mar College pursue many career paths. 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.