Engineering Technologies at West Virginia Northern Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what West Virginia Northern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia Northern Community College is in Wheeling, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia Northern Community College
Many students take online classes at West Virginia Northern Community College. Among 1,525 students, 634 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at West Virginia Northern Community College
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia Northern Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from West Virginia Northern Community College
Students who complete West Virginia Northern 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 | $43,665 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $58,187 |
| 4 years | $63,299 |
| 5 years | $75,046 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from West Virginia Northern Community College earn a median of $63,299, compared with $35,877 for all West Virginia Northern Community College graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at West Virginia Northern Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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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