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Engineering Technologies at Southern Methodist University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Southern Methodist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Methodist University is in Dallas, TX.
Online Class Availability at Southern Methodist University
Distance learning is available at Southern Methodist University. Among 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Southern Methodist University
Graduates of Southern Methodist 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 | $101,824 |
| 2 years | $86,867 |
| 3 years | $99,671 |
| 4 years | $116,281 |
| 5 years | $137,458 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Southern Methodist University report median earnings of $116,281, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Southern Methodist 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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