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Engineering Technologies Schools in Pennsylvania

2,406 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 20th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 829
Bachelor’s Degree 711
Master’s Degree 444
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 313
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 313
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 60
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 60
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 44
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 234,260 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Pennsylvania

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,210 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,558 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. This private school has an average net price of $14,494.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. In their early career, Pittsburgh Technical College grads earn an average salary of $32,895.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,673 a year. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. In their early career, Carnegie Mellon grads earn an average salary of $87,824. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
567 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,915 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Millersville. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,080 after earning their degree at this institution.

Engineering Technologies Careers in PA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 13% $61,140
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Systems Software Developers 12% $98,440
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 11% $49,920
Cost Estimators 11% $64,390
Industrial Engineers 10% $82,210
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $54,400
Surveyors 10% $60,550
Environmental Engineering Technicians 9% $46,170
Construction Managers 9% $96,010
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 8% $45,090
Engineers 8% $93,400
Architectural and Civil Drafters 8% $51,810
Professors 8% $0
Mechanical Drafters 7% $53,000
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 7% $56,680
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 7% $47,360
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 7% $62,050
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $54,750
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7% $40,740
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $69,520
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 6% $49,760
Industrial Engineering Technicians 5% $55,060
Medical Equipment Repairers 5% $44,200
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 5% $43,250
Engineering Technicians 5% $53,740
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 5% $38,930
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4% $64,120
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 3% $56,440
Industrial Production Managers 3% $102,380
Semiconductor Processors 2% $36,950
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 2% $42,400
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $39,890
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -6% $49,220
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 10,045
Computer & Information Sciences 9,652
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7,854
Mathematics & Statistics 2,808
Physical Sciences 2,562
Agriculture 1,339
Natural Resources & Conservation 979
Architecture/Urban Planning 883

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