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Engineering Tech in Georgia

Engineering Tech Schools in Georgia

1,584 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

An Engineering Tech major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 671
Bachelor’s Degree 331
Associate Degree 252
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 248
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 248

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 23.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Georgia

168,130 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Georgia

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $57,280 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. In their early career, KSU Georgia grads earn an average salary of $45,344. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

A typical student attending Chattahoochee Technical College will pay a net price of $3,068. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,236 after graduation.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. 95% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,943 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,811 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#5

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,004 Total Students

A typical student attending GTC will pay a net price of $12,953. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
700 Total Students

An average student at Altierus Career College - Norcross will pay a net price of $22,286. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Altierus Career College - Norcross grads earn an average salary of $19,863.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
516 Total Students

33 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,851. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,200 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,127. In their early career, West Georgia Technical College grads earn an average salary of $28,994. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,110 a year.

Engineering Tech Careers in GA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 25% $47,750
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 18% $38,370
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 18% $55,480
Environmental Engineering Technicians 18% $40,770
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 17% $43,700
Civil Engineering Technicians 17% $46,380
Architectural and Civil Drafters 17% $55,970
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 17% $36,050
Industrial Engineering Technicians 17% $56,430
Mechanical Drafters 17% $52,790
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 15% $40,150
Drafters 15% $50,760
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 15% $40,490
Engineering Technicians 15% $58,350
Medical Equipment Repairers 14% $55,680
Construction Managers 13% $96,610
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 12% $66,800
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 11% $66,370
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 11% $52,750
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 10% $37,450
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 6% $57,310
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 2% $34,530
Semiconductor Processors -50% $0

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