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Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 193 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.1% of Engineering Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Engineering Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,770 people earned theirEngineering Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 187 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,212 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,312 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,039 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Engineering Technology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology of $67,578 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,327 |
| 4 years | $67,578 |
| 5 years | $74,923 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Engineering Technology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Engineering Technology. About 83.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,097 |
| Women | 215 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 746 | 56.9% |
| Asian | 109 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 188 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 11.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 25 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 54 | 4.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Technology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 261 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Engineering Technology students seeking a bachelor's degree is Pasadena City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people received their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. This school awarded 165 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. This school awarded 139 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. This school awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 70 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee Technological University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. This school awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. This school awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chabot College is a popular choice for Engineering Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morehead State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Hamilton comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Engineering Technology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 113 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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