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Engineering Technologies in Illinois

Engineering Technologies Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 258,630 people employed in jobs related to an Engineering Tech degree, compared to 7,332,410 nationwide.

Engineering Technologies Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Engineering Tech grad in the state is $91,896, compared to a typical salary of $96,790 nationwide.

Engineering Technologies Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Engineering Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,188 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,194 a year. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,429 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,110 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,494 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,524 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,822 a year.

Engineering Technologies Careers in IL

Some of the careers Engineering Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Architectural and Civil Drafters 14% $82,779
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Mechanical Drafters 13% $78,252
Commercial and Industrial Designers 12% $56,384
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 12% $109,781
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists 12% $128,495
Computer Programmers 12% $109,892
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 11% $86,216
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 11% $77,835
Power Plant Operators 11% $49,236
Traffic Technicians 10% $64,132
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263

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