Engineering Technologies at Orion Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Orion Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Orion Technical College sits in Davenport, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Orion Technical College
Many students take online classes at Orion Technical College. Among 41 students, 12 (29%) studied exclusively online and 29 (71%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Orion Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Orion Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #74 of 77 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #74 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #811 of 854 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #811 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Orion Technical College
Those who finish Orion 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 | $37,052 |
| 2 years | $43,974 |
| 3 years | $41,124 |
| 4 years | $51,713 |
| 5 years | $57,744 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Orion Technical College take home a median $51,713, compared with $41,149 for all Orion Technical College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Orion Technical College comes in at $26,826.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Orion Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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