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Engineering Technologies in Illinois

Engineering Technologies Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Illinois

There are 258,630 people in the state and 7,332,410 people in the nation working in Engineering Tech jobs.

Engineering Technologies Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Engineering Tech grad in the state is $91,896, compared to a typical salary of $96,790 nationwide.

Engineering Technologies Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Engineering Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,188 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 43% of applicants. 65% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,194 a year. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,429 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,110 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,494 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,524 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,822 a year in tuition.

Engineering Technologies Careers in IL

Some of the careers Engineering Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Architectural and Civil Drafters 14% $82,779
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Mechanical Drafters 13% $78,252
Commercial and Industrial Designers 12% $56,384
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 12% $109,781
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists 12% $128,495
Computer Programmers 12% $109,892
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 11% $86,216
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 11% $77,835
Power Plant Operators 11% $49,236
Traffic Technicians 10% $64,132
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263

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