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Engineering Technologies at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, WV.
Online Class Availability at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Distance learning is available at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Of 2,728 students, 491 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 711 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Students who complete West Virginia University at Parkersburg’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 | $53,358 |
| 3 years | $59,036 |
| 4 years | $61,782 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg take home a median $61,782, compared with $42,373 for all West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg pursue many career paths. Below 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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