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Engineering Technologies at Northwestern Michigan College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Northwestern Michigan College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern Michigan College sits in Traverse City, MI.
Online Class Availability at Northwestern Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern Michigan College. Among 3,253 students, 792 (24%) studied exclusively online and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Northwestern Michigan College
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern Michigan College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #103 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #572 of 854 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #23 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #103 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #572 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College
Those who finish Northwestern Michigan 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,622 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Northwestern Michigan College comes in at $13,834.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Northwestern Michigan College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.