Engineering Technologies at Pittsburg State University
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pittsburg State University is located in Pittsburg, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pittsburg State University
Distance learning is available at Pittsburg State University. Among 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Pittsburg State University
Use these rankings to compare Pittsburg State University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 77 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #669 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Pittsburg State University
Graduates of Pittsburg State 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 | $59,611 |
| 2 years | $58,365 |
| 3 years | $68,144 |
| 4 years | $73,889 |
| 5 years | $79,696 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Pittsburg State University earn a median of $73,889, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Pittsburg State University is $22,828.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Pittsburg State University work across a variety of fields. 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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