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Engineering Technologies Schools in South Carolina

51 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

An Engineering Technologies major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.5%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 84,850 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $60,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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There are 3 colleges in South Carolina that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,559. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at The Citadel. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Engineering Technologies Careers in SC

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $87,170
Industrial Engineers 24% $84,840
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 20% $40,330
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 17% $56,880
Engineering Professors 16% $89,500
Systems Software Developers 15% $77,750
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $127,170
Cost Estimators 13% $59,580
Engineering Technicians 13% $68,140
Civil Engineering Technicians 13% $45,000
Industrial Engineering Technicians 12% $53,870
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 12% $49,210
Construction Managers 12% $88,590
Mechanical Drafters 12% $56,710
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 12% $58,140
Engineers 11% $101,980
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 11% $58,890
Industrial Production Managers 11% $112,140
Surveyors 11% $48,970
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $49,130
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 9% $35,780
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 9% $58,790
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $51,930
Commercial and Industrial Designers 9% $74,830
Nuclear Technicians 3% $67,910
Drafters 0% $0
Computer Programmers -6% $75,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Engineering 617
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 297
Computer & Information Sciences 148
Physical Sciences 89
Natural Resources & Conservation 82
Architecture/Urban Planning 80
Mathematics & Statistics 62
Agriculture 43

View all majors related to Engineering Technologies

View Nationwide Engineering Technologies Report

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