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General Engineering Technology in Illinois

General Engineering Technology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Engineering Technology Grads in Illinois

9,830 people in the state and 316,400 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering Tech.

General Engineering Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Engineering Technology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $74,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $74,874.

General Engineering Technology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering Engineering Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,249 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $19,900 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,243 a year. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. 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.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,194 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

General Engineering Technology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Engineering Tech 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
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists 3% $57,631
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 2% $121,642
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 2% $50,036
Photonics Technicians 2% $106,964
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 0% $61,455
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians -1% $88,689
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians -3% $134,632

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electromechanical Engineering 11,920
Industrial Production Technology 11,391
Environmental Control Technology 10,798
Drafting & Design Engineering 9,702
Electronics Engineering 9,196
Engineering-Related Fields 8,633
Mechanical Engineering 5,996
Construction Engineering 5,089

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