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Engineering Technologies at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. Get started with the following essential facts.
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is in Hato Rey, PR.
Online & Distance Learning at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Online coursework is an option at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. Among 4,223 students, 448 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 848 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Graduates of Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $53,775 |
| 3 years | $56,341 |
| 4 years | $68,163 |
| 5 years | $80,991 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico report median earnings of $68,163, compared with $56,215 for all Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico pursue many career paths. Here are 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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