Engineering Technologies at Lone Star College System
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Lone Star College System. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lone Star College System sits in The Woodlands, TX.
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Studying Online at Lone Star College System
Online coursework is an option at Lone Star College System. Among 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Lone Star College System
Rankings can help you compare Lone Star College System’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #23 of 71 |
| Best Value | Texas | #36 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #37 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #51 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Lone Star College System
Graduates of Lone Star College System’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 | $42,170 |
| 2 years | $38,987 |
| 3 years | $43,074 |
| 4 years | $48,066 |
| 5 years | $55,196 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Lone Star College System report median earnings of $48,066, compared with $42,254 for all Lone Star College System graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Lone Star College System 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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