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General Engineering Technology at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying General Engineering Technology, consider the program at Illinois State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 general engineering technology degrees were granted at Illinois State University.
Online Class Availability at Illinois State University
Many students take online classes at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
General Engineering Technology Rankings at Illinois State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois State University’s General Engineering Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 100 |
Earnings for General Engineering Technology Graduates from Illinois State University
Students who complete Illinois State University’s General Engineering Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,390 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Engineering Technology graduates from Illinois State University is $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Engineering Technology graduates at Illinois State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Engineering Technology graduates at Illinois State University are 7% women (2) and 93% men (27).
General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Of the 29 bachelor’s general engineering technology degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 7% were women (2) and 93% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, above the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Engineering Technology Concentrations at Illinois State University
The General Engineering Technology program at Illinois State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Engineering Technology Graduates
Graduates of the General Engineering Technology program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Engineering Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.