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Engineering Technologies at Fairmont State University
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Fairmont State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairmont State University sits in Fairmont, WV.
Online & Distance Learning at Fairmont State University
Distance learning is available at Fairmont State University. Among 3,305 students, 835 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,462 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Fairmont State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairmont State University’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #128 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #158 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #640 of 854 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #128 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #158 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #640 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Fairmont State University
Graduates of Fairmont State University’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 | $49,954 |
| 2 years | $57,224 |
| 3 years | $60,448 |
| 4 years | $79,040 |
| 5 years | $88,373 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Fairmont State University earn a median of $79,040, compared with $53,119 for all Fairmont State University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Fairmont State University is $25,654.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Fairmont State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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