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Engineering Tech Schools in Florida

In 2021-2022, 5,168 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in FL.

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

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,478
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,018
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,018
Associate Degree 721
Bachelor’s Degree 563

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.0%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 308,780 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 Florida

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $54,610 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

#1

South Florida Institute of Technology

Miami
497 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,635 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $23,656 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $15,954.

#2

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford
463 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,315 Total Students

In their early career, Seminole State grads earn an average salary of $33,547. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 33% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Valencia College

Orlando
314 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,599 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 41% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,522 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

#5

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,677 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,858 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,668. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#6

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
113 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,613 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,942 a year. 28% of the teachers are full time. 69% of students get financical aid.

#7

University of Florida

Gainesville
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,871 a year. This public school has an average net price of $3,679. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#8

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,151 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 76% of students get financical aid.

#9

Miami Dade College

Miami
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,686 after graduation. A typical student attending MDC will pay a net price of $3,732. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Florida Academy

Fort Myers
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
427 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,898 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Engineering Tech Careers in FL

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 94% $35,920
Environmental Engineering Technicians 29% $42,770
Drafters 27% $47,570
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 27% $40,620
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 25% $41,270
Construction Managers 25% $82,200
Architectural and Civil Drafters 22% $52,620
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 22% $47,480
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 22% $36,830
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 22% $36,250
Civil Engineering Technicians 22% $49,640
Mechanical Drafters 21% $52,010
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 20% $50,910
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 20% $37,830
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 18% $60,440
Industrial Engineering Technicians 13% $48,770
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 13% $36,710
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 13% $58,180
Medical Equipment Repairers 13% $47,270
Semiconductor Processors 7% $36,190
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 6% $53,750
Engineering Technicians 5% $58,320
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 4% $44,480
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 4% $46,840
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 3% $35,860

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