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Engineering Technologies Schools in Arkansas

1,235 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 13th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Arkansas

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 249
Associate Degree 245
Post-Master’s Certificate 219
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 219
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 216
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 216
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 204
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 204
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 204
Bachelor’s Degree 102

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Arkansas

45,740 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Arkansas

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $52,480 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
399 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,507.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UA Little Rock grads earn an average salary of $35,410.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,358 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,669 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Arkansas Northeastern College will pay a net price of $3,648.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,969 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,828.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,982 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Graduates earn an average $27,523 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $26,331 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,810 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,788. Graduates earn an average $25,605 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,836 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,886 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Engineering Technologies Careers in AR

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 23% $29,230
Drafters 22% $0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 18% $39,300
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 17% $38,430
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 17% $48,730
Commercial and Industrial Designers 17% $82,510
Systems Software Developers 16% $84,570
Engineers 16% $61,670
Environmental Engineering Technicians 16% $0
Surveyors 15% $43,680
Construction Managers 15% $66,440
Civil Engineering Technicians 14% $47,180
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 14% $53,440
Cost Estimators 14% $56,410
Industrial Engineers 13% $75,680
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 13% $59,820
Mechanical Drafters 13% $47,820
Engineering Professors 12% $90,990
Architectural and Civil Drafters 12% $44,340
Professors 11% $56,740
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $64,090
Engineering Technicians 11% $60,720
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $38,510
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $115,560
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $37,480
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 8% $35,190
Industrial Production Managers 7% $89,490
Industrial Engineering Technicians 6% $46,300
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 5% $65,030
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 5% $53,640
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 3% $32,910
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 2% $50,370
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -4% $31,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering 1,082
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,033
Computer & Information Sciences 973
Agriculture 636
Physical Sciences 370
Mathematics & Statistics 179
Natural Resources & Conservation 161
Architecture/Urban Planning 49

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