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General Engineering Technology at Jefferson State Community College
If you plan to study General Engineering Technology, you may want to check out the program at Jefferson State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Jefferson State Community College is in Birmingham, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 139 general engineering technology graduations were recorded at Jefferson State Community College.
Online Class Availability at Jefferson State Community College
Distance learning is available at Jefferson State Community College. Of 9,240 students, 3,199 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,085 (23%) took at least some classes online.
General Engineering Technology Rankings at Jefferson State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Jefferson State Community College’s General Engineering Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 100 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 100 |
Earnings for General Engineering Technology Graduates from Jefferson State Community College
Those who finish Jefferson State Community College’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 | $42,023 |
| 2 years | $48,432 |
| 3 years | $49,786 |
| 4 years | $49,511 |
| 5 years | $60,475 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Engineering Technology graduates from Jefferson State Community College take home a median $49,511, compared with $41,713 for all Jefferson State Community College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Engineering Technology graduates at Jefferson State Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Engineering Technology graduates at Jefferson State Community College are 22% women (30) and 78% men (109).
General Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at Jefferson State Community College
Of the 33 associate’s general engineering technology degrees awarded at Jefferson State Community College, 24% were women (8) and 76% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Jefferson State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
Minority students account for 39% of General Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Jefferson State Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*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 Jefferson State Community College
This General Engineering Technology program at Jefferson State Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 139 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Engineering Technology Graduates
Students who finish General Engineering Technology program at Jefferson State Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.