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Engineering Tech in West Virginia

Engineering Tech Schools in West Virginia

726 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

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

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in West 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 209
Associate Degree 199
Bachelor’s Degree 180
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 89.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in West Virginia

24,350 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in West Virginia

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,320 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,596 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,562 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,884. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
48,298 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,358 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 58% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Bluefield State College will pay a net price of $11,143.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,439 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,441. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, BridgeValley Community & Technical College grads earn an average salary of $31,274. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,346 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,407. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,439 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,060 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,099 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,497 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
361 Total Students

19% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,073 after earning their degree at this institution.

Engineering Tech Careers in WV

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 17% $35,580
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 14% $37,630
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 14% $55,670
Mechanical Drafters 10% $49,210
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $40,900
Construction Managers 8% $96,730
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7% $41,520
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 7% $39,250
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 4% $71,330
Architectural and Civil Drafters 2% $51,130
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1% $31,590
Engineering Technicians 0% $70,970
Medical Equipment Repairers 0% $35,700
Industrial Engineering Technicians 0% $48,940
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 0% $58,450
Environmental Engineering Technicians 0% $54,550
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -2% $36,030
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -8% $43,550

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