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Engineering Technology in Illinois

Engineering Technology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Engineering Technology Grads in Illinois

5,920 people in the state and 178,580 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering Technology.

Engineering Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Engineering Technology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Engineering Technology grad in the state is $75,779, compared to a typical salary of $75,213 nationwide.

Engineering Technology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Engineering Technology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,249 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $19,900 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,243 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 59% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,467 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,012 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,194 after earning their degree at this institution. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Engineering Technology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Engineering Technology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Robotics Technicians 12% $131,252
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 11% $86,216
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 11% $77,835
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 0% $61,455
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians -3% $134,632

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering Technology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electronics Engineering Technology 6,829
Building Construction Technology 1,924
Architectural Engineering Technology 1,557
Automation Engineer Technology 1,364
Aeronautical Engineering Technology 1,144
Civil Engineering Technology 1,132
Avionics Maintenance Technology 719
Air & Space Operations Tech 114

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