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Engineering Technologies Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 220 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in DC.

An Engineering Technologies major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Associate Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 27.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.9%
  • Other Races: 25.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in District of Columbia

There are 15,630 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 District of Columbia

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $87,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563. 72% of students get financical aid. In their early career, GWU grads earn an average salary of $62,584.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,001. Graduates earn an average $32,237 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#4

Georgetown University

Washington
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,107 a year. 54% of students get financical aid.

Engineering Technologies Careers in DC

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $113,750
Systems Software Developers 18% $115,500
Industrial Engineers 17% $84,410
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 15% $37,310
Cost Estimators 13% $94,440
Construction Managers 12% $100,770
Professors 10% $0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 10% $68,830
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 8% $90,340
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 8% $80,040
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% $89,460
Architectural and Civil Drafters 6% $65,100
Civil Engineering Technicians 6% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $148,960
Engineering Technicians 2% $95,130
Engineers 2% $141,320
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 0% $57,550
Computer Programmers -3% $106,150
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics -6% $61,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Computer & Information Sciences 1,354
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,338
Engineering 689
Mathematics & Statistics 469
Physical Sciences 190
Architecture/Urban Planning 132
Natural Resources & Conservation 118
Communications Technology/Support 30

View all majors related to Engineering Technologies

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