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Engineering Technologies at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College sits in Perkinston, MS.
Online Class Availability at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #102 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #429 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Students who complete Mississippi Gulf Coast Community 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 | $42,772 |
| 2 years | $46,884 |
| 3 years | $59,652 |
| 4 years | $69,146 |
| 5 years | $71,882 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College take home a median $69,146, compared with $44,614 for all Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College comes in at $11,312.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Mississippi Gulf Coast 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.