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Engineering Tech in Illinois

Engineering Tech Schools in Illinois

3,433 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Engineering Tech is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 867
Master’s Degree 767
Associate Degree 540
Bachelor’s Degree 493
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 401
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 401
Post-Master’s Certificate 365
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 365

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: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.6%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Illinois

227,790 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Illinois

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $64,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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165 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,388. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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133 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 49 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 7% of the teachers are full time.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 81% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

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101 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,109. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,260. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time.

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Engineering Tech Careers in IL

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Environmental Engineering Technicians 5% $48,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Engineering 6,581
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,068
Mathematics & Statistics 2,675
Agriculture 1,803
Physical Sciences 1,686
Natural Resources & Conservation 596
Architecture/Urban Planning 522
Science Technologies 34

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