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Engineering Technologies at Florence-Darlington Technical College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Florence-Darlington Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florence-Darlington Technical College is in Florence, SC.
Online Class Availability at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Among 3,522 students, 1,423 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #13 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #211 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #745 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Florence-Darlington Technical College
Graduates of Florence-Darlington 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 | $39,531 |
| 2 years | $48,823 |
| 3 years | $42,062 |
| 4 years | $56,500 |
| 5 years | $69,663 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Florence-Darlington Technical College report median earnings of $56,500, compared with $42,655 for all Florence-Darlington Technical College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Florence-Darlington Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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