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Engineering Tech in Virginia

Engineering Tech Schools in Virginia

2,469 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

An Engineering Tech major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,517
Associate Degree 448
Bachelor’s Degree 405
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 57
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 57
Master’s Degree 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 185,940 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $60,860, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
329 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,111. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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168 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $15,415. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,292.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,164. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Virginia State.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,572. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,612. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,411 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,446. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,577. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,034. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Engineering Tech Careers in VA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Environmental Engineering Technicians 15% $44,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Engineering 5,181
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,024
Physical Sciences 1,478
Mathematics & Statistics 1,057
Natural Resources & Conservation 853
Agriculture 703
Architecture/Urban Planning 406
Military Technologies & Sciences 215

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