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Engineering Technologies at Virginia State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Virginia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia State University is in Petersburg, VA.
Studying Online at Virginia State University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia State University. Among 5,605 students, 190 (3%) studied exclusively online and 131 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Virginia State University
Students who complete Virginia State 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $31,781 |
| 3 years | $60,198 |
| 4 years | $64,437 |
| 5 years | $84,865 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Virginia State University report median earnings of $64,437, compared with $41,327 for all Virginia State University graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Virginia State University is $27,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Virginia State University work across a variety of fields. 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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