Engineering Technologies at Montana State University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Montana State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Montana State University is in Bozeman, MT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Montana State University
Many students take online classes at Montana State University. Of 17,135 students, 909 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Montana State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Montana State University’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Montana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #19 of 29 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #421 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #704 of 852 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Montana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #19 of 29 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #421 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #704 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Montana State University
Graduates of Montana State University’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,767 |
| 2 years | $57,878 |
| 3 years | $73,041 |
| 4 years | $74,674 |
| 5 years | $86,713 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Montana State University report median earnings of $74,674, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Montana State University comes in at $27,272.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Montana State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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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