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Engineering Technologies at Western Iowa Tech Community College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in Sioux City, IA.
Online & Distance Learning at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Among 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #175 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,464 |
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Western Iowa Tech Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, 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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