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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.
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%
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.
Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Virginia
Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $60,860 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs in VA
There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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