Engineering Technologies at Indian River State College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Indian River State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indian River State College sits in Fort Pierce, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indian River State College
Distance learning is available at Indian River State College. Among 15,429 students, 4,833 (31%) studied exclusively online and 6,035 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Indian River State College
Use these rankings to compare Indian River State College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 36 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #105 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #337 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Indian River State College
Students who complete Indian River State 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 | $39,804 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 3 years | $44,911 |
| 4 years | $68,973 |
| 5 years | $73,535 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Indian River State College take home a median $68,973, compared with $37,797 for all Indian River State College graduates — about 82% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Indian River State College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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