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Engineering-Related Technologies

203 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
3 Master's Degrees Annually
#255 in Popularity
$65,720 Median Salary

The following table lists how many engineering-related technologies graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 339
Basic Certificate 267
Bachelor’s Degree 203
Undergraduate Certificate 165
Graduate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree 5
Master’s Degree 3

People with careers related to engineering-related tech were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in engineering-related tech should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

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  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to engineering-related tech:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

As you progress with your engineering-related tech degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

People with a engineering-related tech degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 19.0% $64,430
Geodetic Surveyors 11.2% $62,580
Manufacturing Production Technicians 5.2% $63,200
Mapping Technicians 10.6% $44,380
Mechanical Engineering Technologists 5.2% $63,200
Surveying Technicians 10.6% $44,380
Surveyors 11.2% $62,580

203 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
13% Percent Women
27% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
This is a less frequently chosen undergraduate major. Only 203 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in engineering-related technologies in 2021, making it rank #255 in popularity. This major attracts more men than women. About 87% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of engineering-related tech majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 43
White 135
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 10

Geographic Diversity

Engineering-Related Tech appeals to people across the globe. About 2.0% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:

  • China
  • South Korea
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Angola
  • South Africa

Bachelor’s Degree Starting Salary

According to 2019-2020 data from the U.S. Department of Education, students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in engineering-related tech have a median salary of $56,734 during the early years of their career. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $54,126 (25th percentile) and $64,556 (75th percentile).

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One thing to note here is that not all of these people may be working in careers related to engineering-related tech.

Salaries According to BLS

Average salaries range from $47,690 to $66,440 (25th to 75th percentile) for careers related to engineering-related tech. This range includes all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Median Salary for an Engineering-Related Technologies Major  ( 47690 to 66440 )
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Some careers associated with engineering-related tech require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for engineering-related tech careers below.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 11.7%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) 17.7%
Some College Courses 8.9%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 22.1%
Bachelor’s Degree 34.0%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. 1.1%
Master’s Degree 5.3%
Post-Doctoral Training 0.0%

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 schools offered some type of engineering-related technologies program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 36 2
Certificate (2-4 Years) 2 0
Associate’s Degree 75 3
Bachelor’s Degree 4 1
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 2 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 2 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

The median salary for a engineering-related tech grad is $65,720 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 65% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $516,400 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to engineering-related tech.

Major Number of Grads
Industrial Production Technology 11,906
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 10,593
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 8,964
Environmental Control Technology 8,690
Electronics Engineering Technology 8,592
Engineering-Related Fields 6,736
Mechanical Engineering Technology 6,013
General Engineering Technology 4,676
Construction Engineering Technology 4,330
Quality Control Technology 3,824
Computer Engineering Technology 3,595
Engineering Technology (Other) 1,768
Architectural Engineering Technology 1,290
Energy Systems Technologies 1,256
Civil Engineering Technology 1,187
Mining & Petroleum Technology 445
Nuclear Engineering Technology 220
Nanotechnology 114

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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