Engineering at Southern Technical College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Southern Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Technical College is located in Orlando, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Technical College
Distance learning is available at Southern Technical College. Of 1,875 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 1,538 (82%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Southern Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Southern Technical College’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #14 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #18 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #121 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #134 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #577 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #677 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Southern Technical College
Those who finish Southern Technical College’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,837 |
| 2 years | $28,753 |
| 3 years | $24,447 |
| 4 years | $26,063 |
| 5 years | $34,188 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Southern Technical College report median earnings of $26,063, compared with $27,902 for all Southern Technical College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Southern Technical College comes in at $20,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Southern Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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