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Engineering Technologies at Elgin Community College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Elgin Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elgin Community College is located in Elgin, IL.
Online & Distance Learning at Elgin Community College
Distance learning is available at Elgin Community College. Of 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Elgin Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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