Engineering Technologies at Eastern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Eastern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY.
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Studying Online at Eastern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #19 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #133 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #375 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Students who complete Eastern Kentucky University’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,935 |
| 2 years | $65,533 |
| 3 years | $73,411 |
| 4 years | $76,309 |
| 5 years | $71,911 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Eastern Kentucky University report median earnings of $76,309, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Eastern Kentucky University comes in at $34,786.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, 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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