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Engineering Tech in Connecticut

Engineering Tech Schools in Connecticut

In 2021-2022, 820 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in CT.

An Engineering Tech major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 325
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 325
Bachelor’s Degree 156
Associate Degree 149
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 134

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.0%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Connecticut

There are 70,660 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $66,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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

#1

Goodwin College

East Hartford
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
3,258 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $37,107 after graduation. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,653 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. In their early career, CCSU grads earn an average salary of $49,656.

#3

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,019 Total Students

A typical student attending Three Rivers Community College will pay a net price of $6,920. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

#4

Asnuntuck Community College

Enfield
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,220 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain

New Britain
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
568 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,607. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,481 a year.

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,917 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,932. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#7

Gateway Community College

New Haven
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,703 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#8

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,673 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,743. Graduates earn an average $34,394 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#9

Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor

East Windsor
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,170 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $34,481 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

#10

Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford

Bridgeport
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,633 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $36,524 after graduation. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Engineering Tech Careers in CT

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Mechanical Drafters 29% $60,620
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 25% $64,160
Environmental Engineering Technicians 20% $55,560
Engineering Technicians 19% $61,150
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 17% $37,630
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 16% $52,330
Drafters 15% $47,330
Industrial Engineering Technicians 14% $59,830
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 13% $51,430
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 12% $64,360
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 11% $0
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $52,770
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 10% $63,020
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 10% $56,550
Architectural and Civil Drafters 8% $61,570
Construction Managers 8% $105,430
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 7% $62,270
Civil Engineering Technicians 6% $68,290
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3% $48,440
Semiconductor Processors 0% $0
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $57,720
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 0% $58,080
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $66,800
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $47,370

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