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Engineering Technologies at Idaho State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Idaho State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Idaho State University is in Pocatello, ID.
Online Class Availability at Idaho State University
Distance learning is available at Idaho State University. Among 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Idaho State University
Rankings can help you compare Idaho State University’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 29 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #642 of 852 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 29 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #642 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Idaho State University
Graduates of Idaho 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 | $59,309 |
| 2 years | $54,986 |
| 3 years | $64,676 |
| 4 years | $71,373 |
| 5 years | $80,143 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Idaho State University take home a median $71,373, compared with $53,326 for all Idaho State University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Idaho State University is $14,930.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Idaho State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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