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Engineering Technologies Schools in Virginia

2,049 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 24th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,048
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,048
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,048
Associate Degree 472
Bachelor’s Degree 458
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 63
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 63
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies 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 Technologies 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
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,780 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,432.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. 66% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Virginia State. A typical student attending Virginia State will pay a net price of $17,237.

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, 73% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,312.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,439. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,401.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,355 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 62% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,411 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,823. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,091 a year. 92% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,428. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Norfolk State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,657. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Engineering Technologies Careers in VA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 20% $77,720
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 16% $0
Environmental Engineering Technicians 15% $44,700
Systems Software Developers 15% $117,400
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 13% $65,690
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 12% $49,970
Engineers 11% $122,940
Surveyors 11% $63,240
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 10% $37,960
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 9% $69,850
Engineering Technicians 9% $78,260
Cost Estimators 9% $67,680
Drafters 9% $52,800
Industrial Engineers 9% $88,710
Civil Engineering Technicians 9% $52,020
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 9% $44,610
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 8% $58,210
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% $68,840
Construction Managers 7% $99,270
Architectural and Civil Drafters 7% $51,950
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,280
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $45,640
Mechanical Drafters 5% $57,540
Medical Equipment Repairers 5% $50,740
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 5% $52,900
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 3% $55,040
Commercial and Industrial Designers 2% $64,510
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 2% $56,760
Nuclear Technicians -3% $57,250
Computer Programmers -6% $92,550
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -12% $38,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer & Information Sciences 7,392
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

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