Bachelor’s Degrees in General Engineering Technology
Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,561 people earned their bachelor's degree in engineering tech. This earns it the #143 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,561 |
| Associate Degree | 1,165 |
| Basic Certificate | 815 |
| Master’s Degree | 258 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 183 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering tech is $60,529. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $52,289 and the high is $64,754.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering tech is $19,523. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,072 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,456.
The median monthly payment of a engineering tech graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $232.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. About 85.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,329 |
| Women | 232 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 151 |
| Black or African American | 152 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 |
| White | 904 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 88 |
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 64 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New Jersey Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from NJIT. About 12% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NJIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,529.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Illinois University. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from NIU. About 14% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northern Illinois University engineering tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,529.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kennesaw State University. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from KSU Georgia. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering tech at Kennesaw State University make a median salary of 60,529.
Western Carolina University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from WCU. Of these students, 11% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Carolina University engineering tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,529.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tennessee Technological University. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Tennessee Tech University. Of these students, 9% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Tennessee Technological University engineering tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,529.
Miami University - Hamilton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Miami University - Hamilton. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Data shows that Miami University - Hamilton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,529.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from CU - Boulder. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering tech at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 60,529.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Kent State University at Tuscarawas. About 23% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,529.
Texas State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Texas State. About 15% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,529.
Eastern Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from EWU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Data shows that EWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,529.
East Tennessee State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from ETSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. East Tennessee State University engineering tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,529.
The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Stout. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from UW - Stout. Of these students, 15% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering tech at University of Wisconsin - Stout make a median salary of 60,529.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from NMSU Main Campus. About 5% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering tech at New Mexico State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 60,529.
Morehead State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Morehead State University. Of these students, 7% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Morehead State University engineering tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,529.
Austin Peay State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Austin Peay State University. About 20% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Austin Peay State University engineering tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,529.
University of Memphis is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from UofM. Of these students, 18% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Memphis engineering tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,529.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Middle Tennessee State University. About 3% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Middle Tennessee State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,529.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from FHSU. Data shows that FHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,529.
The University of West Florida is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from UWF. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering tech at The University of West Florida make a median salary of 60,529.
Temple University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering tech from Temple. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering tech at Temple University make a median salary of 60,529.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering tech that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering | 2,830 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2,611 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 2,163 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 1,773 |
| Quality Control Technology | 1,482 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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