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General Engineering Technology at Texas State University

General Engineering Technology at Texas State University

If you plan to study General Engineering Technology, consider the program at Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Texas State University is in San Marcos, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 43 general engineering technology graduations were recorded at Texas State University.

Online Class Availability at Texas State University

Online coursework is an option at Texas State University. Among 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.

General Engineering Technology Rankings at Texas State University

Rankings can help you compare Texas State University’s General Engineering Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Texas #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #6 of 9
Best Value Southwest (Region) #7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #46 of 100
Best Value Nationwide #80 of 100

Earnings for General Engineering Technology Graduates from Texas State University

Graduates of Texas State University’s General Engineering Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Engineering Technology at Texas State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $50,841
2 years $43,798
3 years $56,766
4 years $64,513

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Engineering Technology graduates from Texas State University report median earnings of $64,513, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

General Engineering Technology earnings compared with all majors at Texas State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Engineering Technology graduates from Texas State University comes in at $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Engineering Technology graduates at Texas State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Engineering Technology graduates at Texas State University are 16% women (7) and 84% men (36).

General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at Texas State University

Among the 43 bachelor’s general engineering technology degrees awarded at Texas State University, 16% were women (7) and 84% were men (36).

Texas State University gender breakdown of General Engineering Technology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Engineering Technology majors at Texas State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University, higher 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.

More Specific General Engineering Technology Concentrations at Texas State University

This General Engineering Technology program at Texas State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Engineering Technology 43

Best-Paid Careers for General Engineering Technology Graduates

Graduates of the General Engineering Technology program at Texas State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Engineering Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $134,632
Robotics Technicians $131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $121,642
Photonics Technicians $106,964
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians $88,689
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,216
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $77,835
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,455
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists $57,631
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,036

References

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