Engineering Technologies at Western Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Western Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Western Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Western Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Western Illinois University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #11 of 30 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #19 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 128 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #454 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Western Illinois University
Graduates of Western Illinois University’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,220 |
| 2 years | $60,771 |
| 3 years | $65,823 |
| 4 years | $72,904 |
| 5 years | $76,965 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Western Illinois University report median earnings of $72,904, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Western Illinois University is $32,373.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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