Engineering Technologies at Columbia Gorge Community College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Columbia Gorge Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia Gorge Community College is in The Dalles, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia Gorge Community College
Many students take online classes at Columbia Gorge Community College. Of 812 students, 200 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 201 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Columbia Gorge Community College
Those who finish Columbia Gorge Community College’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $49,644 |
| 4 years | $67,518 |
| 5 years | $68,208 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Columbia Gorge Community College take home a median $67,518, compared with $50,635 for all Columbia Gorge Community College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Columbia Gorge Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, 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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