Engineering Technologies at Southern Methodist University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Southern Methodist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Methodist University is in Dallas, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Methodist University
Distance learning is available at Southern Methodist University. Among 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Southern Methodist University
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Methodist University’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 854 |
| Best Value | Texas | #70 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #105 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #846 of 852 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 854 |
| Best Value | Texas | #70 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #105 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #846 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Southern Methodist University
Graduates of Southern Methodist 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 | $101,824 |
| 2 years | $86,867 |
| 3 years | $99,671 |
| 4 years | $116,281 |
| 5 years | $137,458 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Southern Methodist University report median earnings of $116,281, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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