Engineering Technologies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.
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Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 77 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #658 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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 | $64,186 |
| 2 years | $60,523 |
| 3 years | $68,728 |
| 4 years | $79,668 |
| 5 years | $91,651 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report median earnings of $79,668, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $24,964.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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