Best Schools for Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median of $89,616 within four years of graduating, ranking #56 out of 283 tracked majors — 43% above the median across all fields. There are 4 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major.

Earnings for Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians vary little between colleges — $76,731 to $88,670 from bottom to top. That is the usual pattern: the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$89,616

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#56

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians by State

Top Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Schools by Graduate Earnings

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI · Public

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC · Public

$76,914

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $43,319 (61)

Acceptance: 88.6%

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

$76,731

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $47,260 (24)

Acceptance: 89.0%

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · Private

$69,338

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 58.0%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Computer Systems Analysis $56,153 Engineering Technology, General $56,123 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $55,788 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other $55,633 Applied Mathematics $55,591 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $55,128

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians?

Ferris State University ranks #1 for Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians with median graduate earnings of $88,670 within four years of graduating. There are 4 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians graduates earn?

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians graduates earn an average of $89,616 within four years of graduating. This is 43% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $76,731 to $88,670 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians program?

The average acceptance rate across Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians programs is 79.1%. The most selective program is at University of Tulsa with a 58.0% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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