Engineering Technologies at Pellissippi State Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Pellissippi State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pellissippi State Community College is located in Knoxville, TN.
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Studying Online at Pellissippi State Community College
Many students take online classes at Pellissippi State Community College. Of 9,399 students, 2,252 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,974 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Pellissippi State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pellissippi State Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #108 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Pellissippi State Community College
Students who complete Pellissippi State Community 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 | $42,774 |
| 2 years | $43,240 |
| 3 years | $41,407 |
| 4 years | $54,843 |
| 5 years | $59,287 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Pellissippi State Community College report median earnings of $54,843, compared with $38,310 for all Pellissippi State Community College graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Pellissippi State Community College is $6,685.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Pellissippi State Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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