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Engineering Technologies at Wilkes Community College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Wilkes Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wilkes Community College is in Wilkesboro, NC.
Online Class Availability at Wilkes Community College
Distance learning is available at Wilkes Community College. Among 2,593 students, 834 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Wilkes Community College
Students who complete Wilkes Community College’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 | $28,753 |
| 3 years | $25,790 |
| 4 years | $30,140 |
| 5 years | $38,641 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Wilkes Community College earn a median of $30,140, compared with $34,050 for all Wilkes Community College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Wilkes Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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