Engineering Technologies at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Many students take online classes at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Among 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Rankings can help you compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 29 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #26 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #689 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Graduates of Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,069 |
| 2 years | $71,015 |
| 3 years | $79,435 |
| 4 years | $90,253 |
| 5 years | $100,451 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins take home a median $90,253, compared with $62,001 for all Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins go on to a range of careers. 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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