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General Engineering Technology at Polk State College
If you plan to study General Engineering Technology, take a look at what Polk State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Polk State College sits in Winter Haven, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 general engineering technology graduations were recorded at Polk State College.
Studying Online at Polk State College
Many students take online classes at Polk State College. Of 10,318 students, 4,120 (40%) studied exclusively online and 3,985 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Engineering Technology graduates at Polk State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Engineering Technology graduates at Polk State College are 8% women (1) and 92% men (12).
General Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at Polk State College
Of the 5 associate’s general engineering technology degrees awarded at Polk State College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Polk State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of General Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at Polk State College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Engineering Technology Concentrations at Polk State College
The General Engineering Technology program at Polk State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Engineering Technology Graduates
Graduates of the General Engineering Technology program at Polk State College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Engineering Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| 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 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
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.