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Engineering Technologies at Kilgore College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Kilgore College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kilgore College is located in Kilgore, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Kilgore College
Online coursework is an option at Kilgore College. Among 7,198 students, 1,529 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,715 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Kilgore College
Rankings can help you compare Kilgore College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #23 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #37 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #53 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #76 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #661 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Kilgore College
Those who finish Kilgore College’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,300 |
| 2 years | $43,164 |
| 3 years | $46,885 |
| 4 years | $47,506 |
| 5 years | $54,858 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Kilgore College report median earnings of $47,506, compared with $40,032 for all Kilgore College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Kilgore College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.