Engineering Technologies at Bellingham Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Bellingham Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bellingham Technical College is in Bellingham, WA.
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Studying Online at Bellingham Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Bellingham Technical College. Of 2,047 students, 435 (21%) studied exclusively online and 465 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Bellingham Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Bellingham Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #6 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 854 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Bellingham Technical College
Students who complete Bellingham Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,247 |
| 2 years | $74,953 |
| 3 years | $72,956 |
| 4 years | $85,012 |
| 5 years | $93,249 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Bellingham Technical College report median earnings of $85,012, compared with $54,771 for all Bellingham Technical College graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Bellingham Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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