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Engineering Technologies Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 1,370 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in MN.

An Engineering Technologies major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 672
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 274
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 274
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 274
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 224
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 224
Bachelor’s Degree 118
Master’s Degree 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Minnesota

There are 123,160 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $61,320, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Minnesota that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Hennepin Technical College grads earn an average salary of $41,316. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,931 Total Students

In their early career, St Cloud Technical and Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,825. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,281 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,848 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,100. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,056 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,683 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Anoka Technical College grads earn an average salary of $37,705.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,176 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,436. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

South Central College

North Mankato
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,653 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $36,059 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,319 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,762 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, LSC grads earn an average salary of $36,704.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,912 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Engineering Technologies Careers in MN

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 27% $70,620
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 25% $42,850
Software Applications Developers 24% $95,220
Environmental Engineering Technicians 17% $0
Surveyors 14% $65,700
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 14% $54,770
Industrial Engineers 11% $86,600
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 10% $51,380
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $53,910
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $62,650
Mechanical Drafters 8% $58,210
Construction Managers 8% $90,950
Drafters 8% $50,460
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 7% $66,550
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7% $44,040
Medical Equipment Repairers 7% $64,770
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $137,720
Cost Estimators 7% $62,710
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 6% $59,530
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $76,510
Industrial Engineering Technicians 4% $50,710
Industrial Production Managers 4% $99,830
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $40,350
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 3% $61,130
Commercial and Industrial Designers 3% $65,110
Systems Software Developers 2% $106,290
Professors 2% $59,370
Engineering Technicians 1% $56,770
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 0% $56,920
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 0% $54,550
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $59,000
Semiconductor Processors 0% $37,730
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -3% $55,400
Computer Programmers -9% $81,200
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -11% $41,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer & Information Sciences 3,852
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,106
Engineering 2,350
Mathematics & Statistics 931
Physical Sciences 891
Agriculture 657
Natural Resources & Conservation 626
Architecture/Urban Planning 263

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