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Engineering Technologies at Missouri Southern State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Missouri Southern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri Southern State University sits in Joplin, MO.
Online Class Availability at Missouri Southern State University
Distance learning is available at Missouri Southern State University. Among 4,147 students, 868 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Missouri Southern State University
Students who complete Missouri Southern State University’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $64,678 |
| 4 years | $76,377 |
| 5 years | $79,902 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Missouri Southern State University report median earnings of $76,377, compared with $44,666 for all Missouri Southern State University graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Missouri Southern State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, 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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