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General Engineering Technology Schools in Illinois

155 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Engineering Technology is the 133rd most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Engineering Technology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 132
Associate Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Wages for General Engineering Technology Jobs in Illinois

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,956. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU. In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $40,223.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
79 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,260. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $48,499 after graduation.

#5

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,500 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Industrial Production Technology 411
Electronics Engineering 227
Engineering-Related Fields 172
Mechanical Engineering 142
Other Engineering Technology 119
Drafting & Design Engineering 82
Electromechanical Engineering 81
Computer Engineering 31

View all majors related to General Engineering Technology

View Nationwide General Engineering Technology Report

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