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Engineering Technologies Schools in Mississippi

1,557 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 10th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 758
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 758
Associate Degree 521
Bachelor’s Degree 275
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 24.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Mississippi

There are 36,360 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 Mississippi

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $59,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,764 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Pearl River Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,695. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,122.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $24,665 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,423 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,978.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,615 a year. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Hinds Community College will pay a net price of $4,035.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,187. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 89% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,883. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,441 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152.

Engineering Technologies Careers in MS

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $79,220
Industrial Engineers 19% $78,350
Engineering Professors 17% $96,880
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 11% $33,800
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $43,050
Mechanical Drafters 10% $51,600
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 9% $38,840
Systems Software Developers 9% $77,710
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $120,580
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $68,820
Industrial Production Managers 8% $91,150
Industrial Engineering Technicians 7% $44,010
Cost Estimators 7% $57,630
Environmental Engineering Technicians 6% $46,260
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 6% $65,300
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 5% $41,860
Engineers 5% $84,760
Surveyors 4% $38,520
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 4% $59,760
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $35,000
Engineering Technicians 4% $60,590
Civil Engineering Technicians 3% $37,160
Construction Managers 3% $66,520
Architectural and Civil Drafters 2% $48,090
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 0% $56,310
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $55,370
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 0% $47,360
Commercial and Industrial Designers 0% $0
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 0% $58,390
Medical Equipment Repairers -3% $44,560
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -4% $34,980
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -8% $32,540
Computer Programmers -12% $71,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,746
Engineering 1,512
Computer & Information Sciences 750
Agriculture 568
Physical Sciences 518
Natural Resources & Conservation 190
Mathematics & Statistics 169
Architecture/Urban Planning 128

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