Engineering Technologies at New River Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at New River Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New River Community College sits in Dublin, VA.
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Studying Online at New River Community College
Distance learning is available at New River Community College. Of 4,254 students, 978 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,236 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at New River Community College
Use these rankings to compare New River Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #171 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #352 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from New River Community College
Students who complete New River Community College’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 | $53,023 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at New River Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.