Engineering Technologies at Clemson University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Clemson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Clemson University is located in Clemson, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Clemson University
Online coursework is an option at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Clemson University
Rankings can help you compare Clemson University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 241 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 854 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #218 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #712 of 852 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 241 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 854 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #218 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #712 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Clemson University
Those who finish Clemson University’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,136 |
| 2 years | $66,206 |
| 3 years | $73,720 |
| 4 years | $78,978 |
| 5 years | $90,243 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $78,978, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Clemson University comes in at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Clemson University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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