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Engineering Technologies at Houston Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Houston Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Houston Community College sits in Houston, TX.
Online Class Availability at Houston Community College
Distance learning is available at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Houston Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #25 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #52 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #75 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #260 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #660 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Houston Community College
Graduates of Houston Community 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 | $36,711 |
| 2 years | $32,254 |
| 3 years | $39,362 |
| 4 years | $43,352 |
| 5 years | $48,836 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Houston Community College earn a median of $43,352, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Houston Community College stands at $21,589.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Houston Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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