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Engineering Technologies at Prairie View A & M University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Prairie View A & M University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Prairie View A & M University is in Prairie View, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Prairie View A & M University
Many students take online classes at Prairie View A & M University. Among 9,922 students, 842 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,280 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Prairie View A & M University
Students who complete Prairie View A & M 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 | $43,438 |
| 2 years | $46,478 |
| 3 years | $54,487 |
| 4 years | $60,575 |
| 5 years | $82,312 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn a median of $60,575, compared with $52,084 for all Prairie View A & M University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Prairie View A & M University stands at $31,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Prairie View A & M University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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