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Engineering Tech in Washington

Engineering Tech Schools in Washington

2,379 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Engineering Tech is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 988
Associate Degree 630
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 426
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 426
Bachelor’s Degree 199

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 16.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Washington

There are 177,810 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 Washington

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $74,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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

#1

Olympic College

Bremerton
1,017 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 41% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,039 after graduation.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,181. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,190 a year. 99% of the teachers are full time.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,933. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,454 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,799. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 33% of students receive it.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,176 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $17,234. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,892 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,801. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 48% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
867 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,067. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,843 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Shoreline Community College will pay a net price of $7,205.

Engineering Tech Careers in WA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 22% $54,580
Construction Managers 20% $95,840
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 15% $47,590
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 12% $59,940
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 11% $61,910
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $49,530
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $49,770
Architectural and Civil Drafters 7% $54,490
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 7% $71,920
Drafters 7% $57,470
Engineering Technicians 7% $76,530
Civil Engineering Technicians 6% $66,500
Environmental Engineering Technicians 4% $73,490
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 4% $64,240
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 3% $50,510
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 2% $60,890
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians -5% $89,090
Electro-Mechanical Technicians -7% $88,000
Industrial Engineering Technicians -8% $0

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