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Engineering Technologies Schools in Michigan

328 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Engineering Technologies major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Michigan

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 297
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.4%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Michigan

221,030 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $57,610, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at UM Dearborn. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,193 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,855.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,128 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,962.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,030 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $33,472. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,812 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,391. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,533 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Michigan Tech. 91% of the teachers are full time.

Engineering Technologies Careers in MI

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 31% $87,880
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 25% $47,840
Surveyors 19% $57,460
Environmental Engineering Technicians 19% $41,790
Industrial Engineers 18% $88,190
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 18% $59,230
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 17% $35,850
Civil Engineering Technicians 15% $55,010
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 15% $48,090
Systems Software Developers 15% $88,800
Engineering Professors 15% $100,320
Architectural and Civil Drafters 15% $49,310
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 11% $57,900
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 10% $53,470
Engineers 10% $88,330
Construction Managers 10% $93,010
Drafters 10% $45,910
Mechanical Drafters 10% $56,180
Professors 9% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $127,230
Cost Estimators 8% $59,250
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $78,010
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $69,740
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 7% $60,290
Engineering Technicians 7% $62,070
Industrial Engineering Technicians 6% $51,520
Industrial Production Managers 4% $112,300
Nuclear Technicians 0% $0
Computer Programmers -7% $75,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Engineering 3,043
Computer & Information Sciences 1,053
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 900
Physical Sciences 415
Mathematics & Statistics 410
Architecture/Urban Planning 253
Natural Resources & Conservation 243
Agriculture 212

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