Engineering Technologies at University of Southern Mississippi
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Mississippi sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Mississippi. Among 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #189 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #560 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Students who complete University of Southern Mississippi’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 | $53,555 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $56,239 |
| 4 years | $66,725 |
| 5 years | $66,146 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $66,725, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from University of Southern Mississippi comes in at $28,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at University of Southern Mississippi work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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