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Engineering Tech in Pennsylvania

Engineering Tech Schools in Pennsylvania

2,355 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Engineering Tech is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 815
Bachelor’s Degree 746
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 311
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 311
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 234,260 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Pennsylvania

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,210 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
609 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,459. 100% of the teachers are full time.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $25,028. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,240 Total Students

In their early career, Pittsburgh Technical College grads earn an average salary of $33,287. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. This private school has an average net price of $25,861.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,405 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,036 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
227 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,527. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,108. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,130 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,036. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
7,191 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Millersville. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,504.

Engineering Tech Careers in PA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 11% $49,920
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $54,400
Environmental Engineering Technicians 9% $46,170
Construction Managers 9% $96,010
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 8% $45,090
Architectural and Civil Drafters 8% $51,810
Mechanical Drafters 7% $53,000
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 7% $56,680
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 7% $62,050
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 7% $47,360
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $54,750
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7% $40,740
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 6% $49,760
Medical Equipment Repairers 5% $44,200
Industrial Engineering Technicians 5% $55,060
Engineering Technicians 5% $53,740
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 5% $38,930
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 3% $56,440
Semiconductor Processors 2% $36,950
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 2% $42,400
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -6% $49,220
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $39,890

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