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Engineering Technologies Schools in Mississippi

1,554 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 758
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 758
Associate Degree 521
Bachelor’s Degree 275

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 24.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 36,360 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Mississippi

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $59,870 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

650 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,764 after earning their degree at this institution. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $8,187.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,032. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss. 99% of the teachers are full time.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
870 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,129 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,615 a year. A typical student attending Hinds Community College will pay a net price of $4,035. 64% of the teachers are full time.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Pearl River Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,695. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,122. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,423 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,978.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,152 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,187.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $3,833. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $25,112 after graduation. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Engineering Technologies Careers in MS

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 11% $33,800
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $43,050
Mechanical Drafters 10% $51,600
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 9% $38,840
Industrial Engineering Technicians 7% $44,010
Environmental Engineering Technicians 6% $46,260
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 6% $65,300
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 5% $41,860
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 4% $59,760
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $35,000
Engineering Technicians 4% $60,590
Civil Engineering Technicians 3% $37,160
Construction Managers 3% $66,520
Architectural and Civil Drafters 2% $48,090
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $55,370
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 0% $56,310
Medical Equipment Repairers -3% $44,560
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -4% $34,980
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -8% $32,540

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