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Engineering Technologies Schools in Illinois

2,608 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 771
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 771
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 771
Bachelor’s Degree 498
Associate Degree 482
Master’s Degree 407
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 359
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 359
Post-Master’s Certificate 91
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 91

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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.5%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies 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 Technologies 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
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,285. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, DeVry University - Illinois grads earn an average salary of $36,018. The full-time teacher rate is 5%.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, NIU grads earn an average salary of $43,408. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Illinois Tech grads earn an average salary of $63,663. 61% of the teachers are full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

A typical student attending Harper College will pay a net price of $7,184. 33% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average.

#10

College of DuPage

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

This public school has an average net price of $6,382. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 9.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Engineering Technologies Careers in IL

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 15% $55,010
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 15% $34,710
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 13% $57,660
Industrial Engineers 12% $85,570
Cost Estimators 9% $63,490
Surveyors 8% $68,580
Civil Engineering Technicians 8% $65,180
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 7% $50,850
Construction Managers 7% $90,270
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 7% $72,290
Mechanical Drafters 6% $55,100
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $75,960
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Architectural and Civil Drafters 5% $62,530
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 5% $63,400
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 5% $40,090
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 5% $66,530
Environmental Engineering Technicians 5% $48,110
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 5% $58,900
Industrial Engineering Technicians 5% $54,800
Engineering Technicians 5% $62,930
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Engineers 4% $84,550
Industrial Production Managers 4% $98,580
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $42,970
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4% $62,720
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 2% $67,510
Nuclear Technicians 0% $84,690
Medical Equipment Repairers 0% $52,870
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $66,330
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $56,630
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $37,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer & Information Sciences 8,392
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

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