Engineering Technologies at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College sits in Portland, OR.
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Studying Online at Portland Community College
Many students take online classes at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Portland Community College
Rankings can help you compare Portland Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #71 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #89 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #409 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #584 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Portland Community College
Graduates of Portland 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 | $53,652 |
| 2 years | $43,943 |
| 3 years | $46,757 |
| 4 years | $55,908 |
| 5 years | $78,219 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Portland Community College take home a median $55,908, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Portland Community College comes in at $17,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Portland Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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