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Design Engineering Tech in Washington

Design Engineering Tech Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 391 students earned their Design Engineering Tech degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Design Engineering Tech is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Design Engineering Tech Majors in Washington

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 261
Associate Degree 82
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 48

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Design Engineering Tech Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 5,450 people employed in jobs related to a design engineering tech degree, compared to 193,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Design Engineering Tech Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a design engineering tech grad in the state is $58,940, compared to a typical salary of $56,700 nationwide.

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

#1

Olympic College

Bremerton
206 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,999 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,039 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,075. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,887 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,150. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,644 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Highline College

Des Moines
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,951 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Graduates earn an average $39,102 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 38% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,359 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,974 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#10

Clark College

Vancouver
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,921 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 49% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Clark College grads earn an average salary of $34,330.

Design Engineering Tech Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Architectural and Civil Drafters 7% $54,490
Drafters 7% $57,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Industrial Production Technology 1,026
General Engineering Technology 222
Electromechanical Engineering 221
Mechanical Engineering 198
Electronics Engineering 113
Construction Engineering 89
Quality Control Technology 51
Engineering-Related Technologies 38

View all majors related to Design Engineering Tech

View Nationwide Design Engineering Tech Report

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