Find Trade Colleges
Engineering Technology at Northwestern Michigan College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technology, take a look at what Northwestern Michigan College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern Michigan College is located in Traverse City, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 engineering technology degrees were granted at Northwestern Michigan College.
Studying Online at Northwestern Michigan College
Many students take online classes at Northwestern Michigan College. Of 3,253 students, 792 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technology Rankings at Northwestern Michigan College
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern Michigan College’s Engineering Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 96 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Engineering Technology graduates at Northwestern Michigan College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering Technology graduates at Northwestern Michigan College are 15% women (2) and 85% men (11).
Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at Northwestern Michigan College
Among the 13 associate’s engineering technology graduates at Northwestern Michigan College, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Unknown | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technology program at Northwestern Michigan College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
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.