Engineering at Montana Technological University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Montana Technological University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Montana Technological University is in Butte, MT.
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Studying Online at Montana Technological University
Distance learning is available at Montana Technological University. Among 1,702 students, 110 (6%) studied exclusively online and 420 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Montana Technological University
Use these rankings to compare Montana Technological University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Montana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #399 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Montana Technological University
Students who complete Montana Technological University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $81,574 |
| 2 years | $75,271 |
| 3 years | $86,722 |
| 4 years | $87,179 |
| 5 years | $99,920 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Montana Technological University report median earnings of $87,179, compared with $70,927 for all Montana Technological University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Montana Technological University comes in at $26,375.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Montana Technological University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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