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Engineering Technologies at Southeast Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Southeast Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeast Technical College sits in Sioux Falls, SD.
Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Southeast Technical College. Among 2,659 students, 519 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Southeast Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Southeast Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 77 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #62 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #287 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #647 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Southeast Technical College
Those who finish Southeast Technical 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 | $47,656 |
| 2 years | $50,338 |
| 3 years | $52,108 |
| 4 years | $58,826 |
| 5 years | $60,386 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Southeast Technical College report median earnings of $58,826, compared with $44,075 for all Southeast Technical College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Southeast Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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