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Other Engineering Technology

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Types of Degrees Other Engineering Technology Majors Are Earning

Those studying Other Engineering Technology may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	46
Associate’s Degree	298
Bachelor’s Degree	871
Master’s Degree	868
Doctor’s Degree	18

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Engineering Technology?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 76.3% of Other Engineering Technology degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	533	23.7%
Men	1,714	76.3%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	1,033	46.0%
Asian	64	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	202	9.0%
Black or African American	153	6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Two or More Races	53	2.4%
Race Unknown	71	3.2%
International Students	647	28.8%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Engineering Technology Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Other Engineering Technology graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,092
4 years	$70,785
5 years	$79,857

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $79,857 — roughly 25% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Other Engineering Technology Programs

Distance learning is tracked by IPEDS for Other Engineering Technology. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	2	5
Bachelor’s	3	8
Master’s	2	2

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Other Engineering Technology Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Other Engineering Technology graduates earn a median of $70,785 four years after completion — roughly 86% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Engineering Technologies	91,975
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	11,920
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	11,391
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	10,798
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	9,702
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	9,196
Engineering-Related Fields	8,633
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	5,996
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	5,089
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians	3,938
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	3,275
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	1,557

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.