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Engineering Tech in Alabama

Engineering Tech Schools in Alabama

3,222 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Alabama in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Engineering Tech is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Alabama

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,056
Associate Degree 839
Bachelor’s Degree 650
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 251
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 251

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Alabama

92,590 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Alabama

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,010 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,090 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
16,412 Total Students

31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,364 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

705 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Calhoun Community College will pay a net price of $6,604. 94% of students get financical aid.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,048 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,639 a year. A typical student attending Coastal Alabama Community College will pay a net price of $6,043. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,519 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,269 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,467. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,069 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
872 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,897 a year. A typical student attending Drake State will pay a net price of $5,609. 89% of students get financical aid.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,308 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,239. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,371 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,997 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,094 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,820.

Engineering Tech Careers in AL

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Industrial Engineering Technicians 31% $52,010
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 20% $45,570
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 20% $58,050
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 18% $53,480
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 15% $39,540
Mechanical Drafters 15% $52,930
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 14% $39,730
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 13% $38,530
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 10% $49,480
Engineering Technicians 9% $57,630
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 9% $59,830
Environmental Engineering Technicians 8% $49,060
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 8% $38,490
Construction Managers 8% $86,350
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 7% $52,930
Architectural and Civil Drafters 6% $50,000
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $38,890
Drafters 6% $38,500
Medical Equipment Repairers 5% $43,450
Civil Engineering Technicians 4% $37,920
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1% $31,020
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 0% $59,320
Semiconductor Processors 0% $0
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -6% $43,240

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