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Engineering Technologies Schools in Connecticut

703 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Engineering Technologies is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 261
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 261
Associate Degree 151
Bachelor’s Degree 138
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 126
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 126
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 126
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Connecticut

There are 70,660 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 Connecticut

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $66,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,806 a year.

#2

University of Hartford

West Hartford
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,544 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,160 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,644. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,518 after graduation. 25% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,003 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Gateway Community College will pay a net price of $7,201.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,084. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UBridgeport. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,420 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,237 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,901. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,304 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,795. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 66% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,715 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,392. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,488 after earning their degree at this institution.

Engineering Technologies Careers in CT

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 29% $100,150
Mechanical Drafters 29% $60,620
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 25% $64,160
Nuclear Technicians 23% $75,710
Environmental Engineering Technicians 20% $55,560
Industrial Engineers 20% $87,700
Engineering Technicians 19% $61,150
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 17% $37,630
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 16% $52,330
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $140,460
Drafters 15% $47,330
Systems Software Developers 15% $98,550
Industrial Engineering Technicians 14% $59,830
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 13% $51,430
Engineers 13% $99,640
Surveyors 13% $65,270
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 13% $70,820
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 12% $64,360
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 11% $0
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $52,770
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 10% $56,550
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 10% $63,020
Industrial Production Managers 9% $119,370
Cost Estimators 9% $69,070
Architectural and Civil Drafters 8% $61,570
Construction Managers 8% $105,430
Engineering Professors 8% $103,370
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $66,930
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 7% $62,270
Civil Engineering Technicians 6% $68,290
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $83,030
Professors 5% $0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3% $48,440
Semiconductor Processors 0% $0
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 0% $58,080
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $57,720
Computer Programmers -4% $91,980
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $66,800
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $47,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,255
Engineering 2,153
Computer & Information Sciences 1,227
Mathematics & Statistics 991
Physical Sciences 627
Natural Resources & Conservation 388
Agriculture 248
Architecture/Urban Planning 126

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