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Engineering Technologies at University of Southern Maine
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME.
Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine
Distance learning is available at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at University of Southern Maine
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Maine’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #None of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #None of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 854 |
| Best Value | Maine | #None of 7 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #None of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Students who complete University of Southern Maine’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 | $58,123 |
| 2 years | $50,231 |
| 3 years | $55,627 |
| 4 years | $56,503 |
| 5 years | $59,339 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from University of Southern Maine take home a median $56,503, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from University of Southern Maine is $24,771.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at University of Southern Maine work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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