Engineering Technologies at Tennessee Technological University
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Tennessee Technological University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tennessee Technological University is in Cookeville, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Tennessee Technological University
Many students take online classes at Tennessee Technological University. Of 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Graduates of Tennessee Technological 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 | $54,938 |
| 2 years | $60,256 |
| 3 years | $65,754 |
| 4 years | $71,825 |
| 5 years | $78,409 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Tennessee Technological University report median earnings of $71,825, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Tennessee Technological University stands at $23,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Tennessee Technological University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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