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Engineering Technologies at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College sits in Portland, OR.
Studying Online at Portland Community College
Many students take online classes at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Portland Community College
Rankings can help you compare Portland Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #71 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #89 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #409 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #584 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Portland Community College
Graduates of Portland Community 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 | $53,652 |
| 2 years | $43,943 |
| 3 years | $46,757 |
| 4 years | $55,908 |
| 5 years | $59,548 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Portland Community College take home a median $55,908, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Portland Community College comes in at $17,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Portland Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, 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.