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Engineering Technologies Schools in Colorado

1,403 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Engineering Technologies is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 622
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 622
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 622
Bachelor’s Degree 404
Associate Degree 162
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 138
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 138
Master’s Degree 75
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Colorado

There are 126,890 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Colorado

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $63,450 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $44,704 after graduation.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at MSU Denver. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,967. 74% of the teachers are full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Colorado Mesa. Graduates earn an average $34,519 after graduation. 58% of the teachers are full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,703 Total Students

The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,315. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,001 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,265. In their early career, Arapahoe Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,760. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,908 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,932. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Engineering Technologies Careers in CO

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 43% $70,310
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 38% $51,880
Software Applications Developers 31% $104,980
Systems Software Developers 30% $117,350
Engineering Professors 29% $101,150
Cost Estimators 26% $66,270
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 25% $55,940
Professors 24% $55,920
Environmental Engineering Technicians 23% $59,790
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 23% $0
Construction Managers 23% $89,190
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 22% $47,640
Commercial and Industrial Designers 20% $58,110
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 20% $79,630
Civil Engineering Technicians 19% $56,010
Engineers 17% $111,020
Industrial Engineers 16% $97,120
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 16% $40,930
Engineering Technicians 15% $62,910
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 14% $54,820
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 13% $46,520
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210
Surveyors 11% $62,400
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 11% $41,460
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $56,880
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $57,700
Mechanical Drafters 9% $60,710
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 9% $67,190
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 8% $70,790
Drafters 7% $50,860
Industrial Production Managers 7% $117,200
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $46,220
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 3% $81,200
Industrial Engineering Technicians 3% $53,610
Computer Programmers 0% $92,680
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $58,430
Semiconductor Processors -8% $32,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Engineering 4,398
Computer & Information Sciences 3,903
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,671
Natural Resources & Conservation 999
Physical Sciences 935
Agriculture 894
Mathematics & Statistics 786
Architecture/Urban Planning 435

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