Engineering at Elgin Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Elgin Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Elgin Community College is in Elgin, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Elgin Community College
Online coursework is an option at Elgin Community College. Among 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Elgin Community College
Those who finish Elgin Community College’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $37,762 |
| 5 years | $46,125 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Elgin Community College report median earnings of $37,762, compared with $46,013 for all Elgin Community College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Elgin Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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