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Engineering Technologies at Northern Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.
Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Kentucky University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #7 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #17 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #299 of 854 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #7 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #17 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #299 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Students who complete Northern Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,058 |
| 2 years | $67,420 |
| 3 years | $74,689 |
| 4 years | $77,721 |
| 5 years | $84,729 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Northern Kentucky University report median earnings of $77,721, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Northern Kentucky University comes in at $25,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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