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Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Illinois

49 students earned ME Tech degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Mechanical Engineering Technology is the 76th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a ME tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME tech majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.8%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Technology Grads in Illinois

There are 2,090 people in the state and 41,460 people in the nation working in ME tech jobs.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Technology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, ME tech grads earn an average of $60,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,240.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Triton College

River Grove
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,816. The student loan default rate is 9.70% which is lower than average. 76% of students get financical aid.

#2

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,706.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $1,901.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,482 after graduation. A typical student attending Oakton Community College will pay a net price of $6,423. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Careers in IL

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 5% $58,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME tech.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Automotive Engineering Technology 92

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering Technology

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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