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General Engineering Technology at Eastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Engineering Technology, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University sits in Charleston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University.
Studying Online at Eastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
General Engineering Technology Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Illinois University’s General Engineering Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #None of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 15 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #None of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 100 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Engineering Technology graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Engineering Technology graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (7).
General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 7 bachelor’s general engineering technology graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Engineering Technology Concentrations at Eastern Illinois University
This General Engineering Technology program at Eastern Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Engineering Technology Graduates
Students who finish General Engineering Technology program at Eastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Engineering Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
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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