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Engineering Technologies at South Texas College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at South Texas College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Texas College is located in McAllen, TX.
Online Class Availability at South Texas College
Many students take online classes at South Texas College. Of 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from South Texas College
Those who finish South Texas 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $21,964 |
| 3 years | $32,566 |
| 4 years | $35,393 |
| 5 years | $40,642 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from South Texas College take home a median $35,393, compared with $33,336 for all South Texas College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at South Texas College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
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