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Engineering Technologies at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
Studying Online at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Of 6,334 students, 1,545 (24%) studied exclusively online and 1,902 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Students who complete Kalamazoo Valley 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,440 |
| 3 years | $34,149 |
| 4 years | $38,281 |
| 5 years | $37,870 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College take home a median $38,281, compared with $40,775 for all Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College is $18,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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