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Engineering Technologies at South Central College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at South Central College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Central College is located in North Mankato, MN.
Online Class Availability at South Central College
Online coursework is an option at South Central College. Among 2,731 students, 991 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 787 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at South Central College
These rankings give you a sense of how South Central College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #401 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from South Central College
Those who finish South Central College’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 | $48,363 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 5 years | $74,712 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from South Central College comes in at $10,859.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at South Central College work across a variety of fields. 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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