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#1 #1 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $32,964 Median Starting Salary $59,478
#2 #2 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $40,900 Median Starting Salary $56,753
#3 #3 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $60,486
#4 #4 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 20 SAT Score 1,260–1,440 Est. Net Price * $22,640 Median Starting Salary $59,592
#5 #5 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 605 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Est. Net Price * $13,738 Median Starting Salary $54,556
#6 #6 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $57,616
#7 #7 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 128 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,357 Median Starting Salary $59,441
#8 #8 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $20,333 Median Starting Salary $59,670
#9 #9 Best College for Engineering Technology, General in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,675 Median Starting Salary $57,197
#10 #10 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 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $12,252 Median Starting Salary $58,994
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	100	11%	20	1,500 – 1,570	$32,964	$59,478
University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors...view more	96	36%	16	1,400 – 1,530	$40,900	$56,753
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more	89	50%	15	1,220 – 1,470	$12,421	$60,486
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1087 degrees to...view more	87	83%	20	1,260 – 1,440	$22,640	$59,592
University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 605 degrees to those...view more	80	70%	13	1,150 – 1,330	$13,738	$54,556
Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 128 degrees to students...view more	78	88%	17	970 – 1,180	$19,357	$59,441
Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college...view more	78	63%	8	1,160 – 1,390	$21,610	$57,616
Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors...view more	76	87%	12	980 – 1,220	$20,333	$59,670
University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	71	72%	10	990 – 1,240	$14,675	$57,197
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 252 degrees to students...view more	68	87%	9	1,050 – 1,250	$12,252	$58,994

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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 Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Texas. 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, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other and Industrial Engineers.

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	4,107	60,853	63,329	4%
Software Developers	$132,270	42,389	495,889	623,523	26%
Industrial Production Managers Quality Control Systems Managers Geothermal Production Managers Biofuels Production Managers Biomass Power Plant Managers Hydroelectric Production Managers	$116,970	1,805	26,207	26,632	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	2,662	43,596	45,056	3%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,910	1,287	14,287	15,605	9%
Construction Managers	$104,900	2,283	29,842	31,193	5%
Facilities Managers Security Managers	$102,340	834	10,287	10,756	5%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$101,800	3,622	41,565	50,011	20%
Nuclear Technicians Nuclear Monitoring Technicians	$101,740	52	513	504	-2%
Computer Programmers	$99,700	1,306	28,743	25,506	-11%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

#1 Software Developers
#2 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
#3 Industrial Engineers
#4 Architectural and Engineering Managers
#5 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
#6 Engineers, All Other
#7 Construction Managers
#8 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
#9 Industrial Production Managers
#10 Computer Programmers
#11 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
#12 Cost Estimators
#13 Facilities Managers
#14 Architectural and Civil Drafters
#15 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
#16 Surveyors
#17 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
#18 Commercial and Industrial Designers
#19 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
#20 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
#21 Sound Engineering Technicians
#22 Traffic Technicians
#23 Nuclear Technicians

Student Demographics

Total Students

171

Female Students

54 (31%)

Male Students

117 (68%)

White (69, 40%)

U.S. Nonresident (52, 30%)

Black or African American (17, 10%)

Asian (13, 8%)

Hispanic or Latino (9, 5%)

Two or more races (6, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (5, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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

11%

20

1,500–1,570

$32,964

$59,478

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

36%

16

1,400–1,530

$40,900

$56,753

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

50%

15

1,220–1,470

$12,421

$60,486

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

83%

20

1,260–1,440

$22,640

$59,592

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

70%

13

1,150–1,330

$13,738

$54,556

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

63%

8

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$57,616

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

88%

17

970–1,180

$19,357

$59,441

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

87%

12

980–1,220

$20,333

$59,670

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

72%

10

990–1,240

$14,675

$57,197

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

87%

9

1,050–1,250

$12,252

$58,994

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