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Design Engineering Tech in Virginia

Design Engineering Tech Schools in Virginia

In 2021-2022, 113 students earned their Design Engineering Tech degrees in VA.

A Design Engineering Tech major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Design Engineering Tech Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 71
Associate Degree 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Design Engineering Tech Grads in Virginia

4,260 people in the state and 193,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to design engineering tech.

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Wages for Design Engineering Tech Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a design engineering tech grad in the state is $55,040, compared to a typical salary of $56,700 nationwide.

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

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,832 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,068. 61% of students get financical aid. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,660. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,386 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,250 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,160. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,079 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $25,896 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,339.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,496 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,709 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

In their early career, John Tyler Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,460. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,598 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,042. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,252 Total Students

61% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Reynolds Community College will pay a net price of $5,344. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,906 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,222. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

Design Engineering Tech Careers in VA

Some of the careers design engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Drafters 9% $52,800
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 8% $58,210
Architectural and Civil Drafters 7% $51,950
Mechanical Drafters 5% $57,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Electronics Engineering 658
Industrial Production Technology 390
Mechanical Engineering 214
Other Engineering Technology 167
Electromechanical Engineering 158
Computer Engineering 135
General Engineering Technology 98
Engineering-Related Fields 50

View all majors related to Design Engineering Tech

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