Engineering Technologies at Mitchell Technical College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Mitchell Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mitchell Technical College sits in Mitchell, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mitchell Technical College
Distance learning is available at Mitchell Technical College. Among 1,186 students, 210 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 102 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Mitchell Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mitchell Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 77 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Mitchell Technical College
Graduates of Mitchell Technical 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 | $52,488 |
| 2 years | $44,046 |
| 3 years | $51,011 |
| 4 years | $56,561 |
| 5 years | $64,545 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Mitchell Technical College report median earnings of $56,561, compared with $58,585 for all Mitchell Technical College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Mitchell Technical College stands at $13,416.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Mitchell Technical College go on to a range of careers. 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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