Engineering Technologies at Houston Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Houston Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Houston Community College sits in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Houston Community College
Distance learning is available at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Houston Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #25 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #52 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #75 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #260 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #660 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Houston Community College
Graduates of Houston Community College’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,711 |
| 2 years | $32,254 |
| 3 years | $39,362 |
| 4 years | $43,352 |
| 5 years | $48,836 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Houston Community College earn a median of $43,352, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Houston Community College stands at $21,589.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Houston Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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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