Engineering Technologies at Saint Cloud State University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Saint Cloud State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Saint Cloud State University is in Saint Cloud, MN.
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Studying Online at Saint Cloud State University
Online coursework is an option at Saint Cloud State University. Among 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) studied exclusively online and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Saint Cloud State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Saint Cloud State University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 77 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #13 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #535 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Saint Cloud State University
Students who complete Saint Cloud 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 | $56,276 |
| 2 years | $51,273 |
| 3 years | $57,748 |
| 4 years | $67,231 |
| 5 years | $69,521 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $67,231, compared with $58,906 for all Saint Cloud State University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Saint Cloud State University stands at $16,084.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Saint Cloud State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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