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Engineering Technologies at San Diego State University
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University
Many students take online classes at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) studied exclusively online and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at San Diego State University
Use these rankings to compare San Diego State University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #13 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 120 |
| Best Value | California | #67 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 854 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #98 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #596 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from San Diego State University
Graduates of San Diego State 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 | $79,248 |
| 2 years | $72,231 |
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at San Diego State University 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
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