Engineering Technologies at Colorado Mesa University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Colorado Mesa University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado Mesa University sits in Grand Junction, CO.
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Studying Online at Colorado Mesa University
Many students take online classes at Colorado Mesa University. Of 9,785 students, 736 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,271 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Colorado Mesa University
Use these rankings to compare Colorado Mesa University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #628 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #656 of 854 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #628 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #656 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Colorado Mesa University
Those who finish Colorado Mesa University’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 | $57,149 |
| 2 years | $57,380 |
| 3 years | $67,005 |
| 4 years | $76,203 |
| 5 years | $91,838 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn a median of $76,203, compared with $49,582 for all Colorado Mesa University graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Colorado Mesa University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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