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Bachelor's Degree in General Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s Degrees in General Engineering Technology

1,584 Yearly Graduations
$55,063 Median Salary
$24,688 Median Debt
There are 64 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 37% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.7% of engineering tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors

In 2021-2022, 1,584 bachelor's degrees were awarded to engineering tech majors. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,584
Associate Degree 1,195
Basic Certificate 750
Undergraduate Certificate 123

Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering tech is $55,063. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,526 and the high is $59,910.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering tech is $24,688. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,981 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,379.

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The median monthly payment of a engineering tech graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $236.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. About 84.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,342
Women 242
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The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 123
Black or African American 154
Hispanic or Latino 238
White 859
International Students 122
Other Races/Ethnicities 88
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There are 64 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

221 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for engineering tech students seekinga bachelor's degree is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,932 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 221 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from NJIT. Of these students, 15% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
82 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Illinois University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,066 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from NIU. About 7% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
74 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kennesaw State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 42,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. The engineering tech program at Kennesaw State University awarded 74 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
63 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Carolina University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,435 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from WCU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.

#5

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
62 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tennessee Technological University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Tennessee Tech University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

#6

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
57 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Hamilton. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,083 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,396 per year. The engineering tech program at Miami University - Hamilton awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
57 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 bachelor's degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at CU - Boulder. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#8

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, Ohio
53 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kent State University at Tuscarawas. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 bachelor's degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at Kent State University at Tuscarawas. About 14% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
52 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. The engineering tech program at Texas State University awarded 52 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#10

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
51 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Washington University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,723 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from EWU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
51 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is East Tennessee State University. Roughly 13,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from ETSU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#12

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
49 Yearly Graduations
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Stout is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,014 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,444 per year. The engineering tech program at University of Wisconsin - Stout awarded 49 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#13

New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico
47 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from NMSU Main Campus. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#14

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
45 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Morehead State University. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,260 per year. The engineering tech program at Morehead State University awarded 45 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 6% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
45 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Peay State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. The engineering tech program at Austin Peay State University awarded 45 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 18% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
37 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Memphis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 21,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from UofM. About 3% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
35 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Middle Tennessee State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Middle Tennessee State University. About 9% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas
34 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Fort Hays State University. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,729 per year. The engineering tech program at Fort Hays State University awarded 34 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 6% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
34 Yearly Graduations
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of West Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from UWF.

#20

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 35,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 bachelor's degrees were handed out to engineering tech majors at Temple. Of these students, 21% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Engineering Tech Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Engineering Technology 1,549
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering tech that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Construction Engineering 2,750
Mechanical Engineering 2,658
Environmental Control Technology 2,658
Industrial Production Technology 2,451
Engineering-Related Fields 1,858

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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