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Engineering Tech in Colorado

Engineering Tech Schools in Colorado

In 2021-2022, 1,329 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Engineering Tech is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 563
Bachelor’s Degree 418
Associate Degree 142
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 139
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 139

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 126,890 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $63,450, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster
267 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,537 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,983 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 56% of students get financical aid.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,845 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 69% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending PPCC will pay a net price of $10,088.

#2

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,586 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State.

#4

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,678 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,819 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Lincoln College of Technology - Denver

Denver
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,551 Total Students

An average student at Lincoln Tech - Denver will pay a net price of $38,199. 90% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,260 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,035 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,822. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
5,134 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $36,748. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Colorado Mesa will pay a net price of $15,898.

#9

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
39,000 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

#10

Pickens Technical College

Aurora
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
926 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,322. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Engineering Tech Careers in CO

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 38% $51,880
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 25% $55,940
Environmental Engineering Technicians 23% $59,790
Construction Managers 23% $89,190
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 22% $47,640
Civil Engineering Technicians 19% $56,010
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 16% $40,930
Engineering Technicians 15% $62,910
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 14% $54,820
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 13% $46,520
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 11% $41,460
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $56,880
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $57,700
Mechanical Drafters 9% $60,710
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 9% $67,190
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 8% $70,790
Drafters 7% $50,860
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $46,220
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 3% $81,200
Industrial Engineering Technicians 3% $53,610
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $58,430
Semiconductor Processors -8% $32,850

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