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Engineering Tech in Virginia

Engineering Tech Schools in Virginia

In 2021-2022, 2,303 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Engineering Tech is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,357
Associate Degree 484
Bachelor’s Degree 385
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 60
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 60

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Virginia

There are 185,940 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 Virginia

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $60,860 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
331 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,466 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $40,036. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,884.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,533. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,503 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $16,948.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

In their early career, Tidewater Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,677. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,660. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,460 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 33% of the teachers are full time.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,832 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,068.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,598 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,903 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,961 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. 89% of students get financical aid.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,961 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,412.

Engineering Tech Careers in VA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 16% $0
Environmental Engineering Technicians 15% $44,700
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 13% $65,690
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 12% $49,970
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 10% $37,960
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 9% $69,850
Engineering Technicians 9% $78,260
Drafters 9% $52,800
Civil Engineering Technicians 9% $52,020
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 9% $44,610
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 8% $58,210
Construction Managers 7% $99,270
Architectural and Civil Drafters 7% $51,950
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,280
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $45,640
Mechanical Drafters 5% $57,540
Medical Equipment Repairers 5% $50,740
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 5% $52,900
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 3% $55,040
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 2% $56,760
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -12% $38,190

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