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#1 #1 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, New Jersey Institute of Technology awards 234 degrees per year to Information Technology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 195 SAT Score 1,210–1,470 Est. Net Price * $16,736 Median Starting Salary $52,561
#2 #2 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH Each year, Miami University-Hamilton grants around 91 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,407 Median Starting Salary $65,398
#3 #3 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1087 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,260–1,440 Est. Net Price * $22,640 Median Starting Salary $59,592
#4 #4 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Annually, Tennessee Technological University awards about 145 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,138 Median Starting Salary $56,406
#5 #5 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 252 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $12,252 Median Starting Salary $58,994
#6 #6 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $15,307 Median Starting Salary $58,353
#7 #7 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,833 Median Starting Salary $55,028
#8 #8 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Morehead State University Morehead, KY Annually, Morehead State University grants about 131 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Engineering Technology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $10,017 Median Starting Salary $57,198
#9 #9 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 448 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,566 Median Starting Salary $57,271
#10 #10 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 502 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $16,033 Median Starting Salary $56,609
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students...view more	100	67%	195	1,210 - 1,470	$16,736	$52,561
Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH Each year, Miami University-Hamilton grants around 91 degrees to students...view more	73	--	50	--	$12,407	$65,398
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1087 degrees to...view more	70	83%	59	1,260 - 1,440	$22,640	$59,592
Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Annually, Tennessee Technological University awards about 145 degrees to...view more	67	83%	69	1,040 - 1,280	$15,138	$56,406
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 252 degrees to students...view more	61	87%	53	1,050 - 1,250	$12,252	$58,994
Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying...view more	60	89%	56	990 - 1,200	$15,307	$58,353
San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	59	80%	57	1,010 - 1,240	$13,833	$55,028
Morehead State University Morehead, KY Annually, Morehead State University grants about 131 degrees to those...view more	59	82%	49	1,040 - 1,240	$10,017	$57,198
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 448 degrees to students...view more	58	70%	55	1,020 - 1,220	$17,566	$57,271
East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 502 degrees to those...view more	57	87%	50	1,010 - 1,240	$16,033	$56,609

About Engineering Technology, General

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions for research, production, and operations, and applications to specific engineering specialties.

While Engineering Technology, General has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Engineering Technology, General all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Tennessee. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, General is $56,989.

Popularity of Engineering Technology, General Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Engineering Technology, General majors include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Software Developers and Industrial Production Managers. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Engineering Technology, General can prepare you for are Software Developers, Industrial Engineers and Construction Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Engineering Technology, General majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$165,370	6,487	96,115	100,026	4%
Software Developers	$132,270	70,058	819,573	1,030,518	26%
Industrial Production Managers Quality Control Systems Managers Geothermal Production Managers Biofuels Production Managers Biomass Power Plant Managers Hydroelectric Production Managers	$116,970	5,094	73,959	75,158	2%
Engineers, All Other Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Mechatronics Engineers Microsystems Engineers Photonics Engineers Robotics Engineers Nanosystems Engineers Wind Energy Engineers Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$111,970	5,148	84,298	87,120	3%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,910	631	7,007	7,653	9%
Construction Managers	$104,900	10,371	135,554	141,691	5%
Facilities Managers Security Managers	$102,340	2,976	36,703	38,379	5%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$101,800	8,767	100,600	121,041	20%
Nuclear Technicians Nuclear Monitoring Technicians	$101,740	206	2,029	1,995	-2%
Computer Programmers	$99,700	3,390	74,584	66,184	-11%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Engineering Technology, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,546

Female Students

230 (14%)

Male Students

1,316 (85%)

White (839, 54%)

Hispanic or Latino (236, 15%)

Black or African American (151, 10%)

Asian (122, 8%)

U.S. Nonresident (120, 8%)

Two or more races (47, 3%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (23, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (7, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

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195

1,210–1,470

$16,736

$52,561

#2 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

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$12,407

$65,398

#3 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

83%

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1,260–1,440

$22,640

$59,592

#4 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

83%

69

1,040–1,280

$15,138

$56,406

#5 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

87%

53

1,050–1,250

$12,252

$58,994

#6 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

89%

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990–1,200

$15,307

$58,353

#7 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

80%

57

1,010–1,240

$13,833

$55,028

#8 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

82%

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1,040–1,240

$10,017

$57,198

#9 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

70%

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1,020–1,220

$17,566

$57,271

#10 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S.

87%

50

1,010–1,240

$16,033

$56,609

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