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Engineering Tech Schools in Nevada

In 2021-2022, 295 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in NV.

An Engineering Tech major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 128
Associate Degree 107
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Bachelor’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.5%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Nevada

There are 35,840 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 Nevada

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $58,970 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Nevada that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
3% Graduation Rate
3,414 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,127 after graduation. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Great Basin College. 60% of students get financical aid.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,431 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,863. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#3

Western Nevada College

Carson City
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,528 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,637. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,413 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,942 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,904.

#5

Nevada State College

Henderson
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,227 Total Students

The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at NSC. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,483 a year.

Engineering Tech Careers in NV

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Mechanical Drafters 132% $47,270
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 50% $50,020
Drafters 42% $49,860
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 35% $69,140
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 32% $53,690
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 32% $35,330
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30% $59,220
Construction Managers 27% $91,180
Architectural and Civil Drafters 24% $46,270
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 23% $45,010
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 22% $52,000
Engineering Technicians 22% $72,540
Civil Engineering Technicians 21% $54,890
Industrial Engineering Technicians 20% $44,960
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 20% $66,300
Environmental Engineering Technicians 20% $59,830
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 19% $41,040
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 15% $43,570
Medical Equipment Repairers 12% $57,980
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 4% $62,640
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $69,900

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