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Instrumentation Technology at SOWELA Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Instrumentation Technology, consider the program at SOWELA Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
SOWELA Technical Community College is in Lake Charles, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 373 instrumentation technology degrees were awarded at SOWELA Technical Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at SOWELA Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at SOWELA Technical Community College. Of 3,446 students, 368 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,407 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Instrumentation Technology Rankings at SOWELA Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare SOWELA Technical Community College’s Instrumentation Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 46 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Instrumentation Technology graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Instrumentation Technology graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College are 5% women (18) and 95% men (355).
Instrumentation Technology Associate’s Program at SOWELA Technical Community College
Among the 105 associate’s instrumentation technology degrees awarded at SOWELA Technical Community College, 5% were women (5) and 95% were men (100).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Instrumentation Technology associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 14% of Instrumentation Technology associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Instrumentation Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Instrumentation Technology program at SOWELA Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Instrumentation Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $42,241 |
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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