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Engineering Tech Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 2,759 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Engineering Tech is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 912
Bachelor’s Degree 477
Associate Degree 470
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 452
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 452

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Illinois

There are 227,790 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Illinois

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $64,940 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

#1

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,316. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#2

Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois

Springfield
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 91% of students get financical aid.

#3

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine
199 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

A typical student attending Harper College will pay a net price of $6,856. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. 29% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Joliet Junior College

Joliet
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,695. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#5

DeVry University - Illinois

Naperville
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
22,994 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 39 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#6

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,578 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,150 after graduation.

#7

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

#8

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,519. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

#9

Illinois State University

Normal
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $50,073. This public school has an average net price of $20,579. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

#9

Kankakee Community College

Kankakee
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,231 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. In their early career, Kankakee Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,620. A typical student attending Kankakee Community College will pay a net price of $5,999.

Engineering Tech Careers in IL

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 15% $55,010
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 15% $34,710
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 13% $57,660
Civil Engineering Technicians 8% $65,180
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 7% $50,850
Construction Managers 7% $90,270
Mechanical Drafters 6% $55,100
Architectural and Civil Drafters 5% $62,530
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 5% $40,090
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 5% $63,400
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 5% $66,530
Environmental Engineering Technicians 5% $48,110
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 5% $58,900
Industrial Engineering Technicians 5% $54,800
Engineering Technicians 5% $62,930
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $42,970
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 2% $67,510
Medical Equipment Repairers 0% $52,870
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $66,330
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $56,630
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $37,450

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