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Engineering Technologies at Grand Valley State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Grand Valley State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
Studying Online at Grand Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Grand Valley State University’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #99 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #105 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #627 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #660 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Students who complete Grand Valley State University’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 | $57,039 |
| 2 years | $58,479 |
| 3 years | $69,240 |
| 4 years | $77,049 |
| 5 years | $84,815 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Grand Valley State University report median earnings of $77,049, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $29,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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