Engineering Technologies at Murray State University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Murray State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Murray State University is in Murray, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Murray State University
Many students take online classes at Murray State University. Among 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Murray State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Murray State University’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #18 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #118 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #317 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Murray State University
Students who complete Murray State University’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 | $61,088 |
| 2 years | $63,523 |
| 3 years | $68,696 |
| 4 years | $75,125 |
| 5 years | $82,685 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Murray State University take home a median $75,125, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Murray State University comes in at $24,653.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Murray State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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