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Engineering Technologies Schools in Washington

2,610 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 15th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,059
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,059
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,059
Associate Degree 691
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 500
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 500
Bachelor’s Degree 287
Master’s Degree 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Washington

There are 177,810 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 Washington

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $74,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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

#1

Olympic College

Bremerton
250 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,562 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,639.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,514. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

A typical student attending EWU will pay a net price of $12,335. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,545 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,173. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,123 after earning their degree at this institution.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,690 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Clark College

Vancouver
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,918. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,169 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. 35% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending LWTech will pay a net price of $9,157.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,369 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,225 after graduation. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,547.

Engineering Technologies Careers in WA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 63% $128,200
Systems Software Developers 34% $121,470
Engineering Professors 25% $91,460
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 24% $78,740
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 22% $54,580
Construction Managers 20% $95,840
Nuclear Technicians 20% $0
Cost Estimators 20% $72,420
Professors 19% $65,210
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 17% $51,950
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 15% $47,590
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $75,690
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 12% $59,940
Computer Programmers 12% $131,520
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 11% $61,910
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $49,530
Industrial Engineers 10% $104,240
Commercial and Industrial Designers 9% $80,510
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $49,770
Architectural and Civil Drafters 7% $54,490
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 7% $71,920
Drafters 7% $57,470
Engineering Technicians 7% $76,530
Civil Engineering Technicians 6% $66,500
Engineers 6% $107,230
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $148,400
Environmental Engineering Technicians 4% $73,490
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 4% $64,240
Industrial Production Managers 4% $119,780
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 3% $50,510
Surveyors 3% $83,840
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 2% $60,890
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians -5% $89,090
Electro-Mechanical Technicians -7% $88,000
Industrial Engineering Technicians -8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Computer & Information Sciences 5,454
Engineering 3,545
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,479
Physical Sciences 1,936
Mathematics & Statistics 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 835
Agriculture 650
Architecture/Urban Planning 349

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