Best Schools for Engineering Technology, General

Engineering Technology, General graduates earn a median of $78,497 within four years of graduating, ranking #52 out of 283 tracked majors — 25% above the median across all fields. There are 40 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 1,833 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Drexel University graduates earn $97,379 while Berea College graduates earn $55,830 — a $41,549 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Engineering Technology, General graduates see an average 3% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$78,497

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#52

of 283 Majors

1,833

Graduates

Public vs Private: Engineering Technology, General

Public (35 schools)

$78,068

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (4 schools)

$77,862

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Engineering Technology, General, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Engineering Technology, General by State

Also by state: Louisiana, Missouri

Top Engineering Technology, General Schools by Graduate Earnings

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$97,379

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

2yr: $64,493 (26)

1yr: $69,650 (37)

Acceptance: 77.5%

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN · Public

$90,868

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $63,005 (24)

1yr: $65,403 (26)

Acceptance: 70.7%

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$88,126

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $63,463 (93)

1yr: $61,344 (94)

Acceptance: 63.2%

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ · Public

DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL · For-Profit

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM · Public

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Public

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY · Private

$80,376

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

1yr: $46,479 (20)

Acceptance: 78.1%

#13

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$79,351

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN · Public

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC · Public

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN · Public

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS · Public

$77,103

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

1yr: $59,222 (21)

Acceptance: 94.9%

#20

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Public

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public

$72,544

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA · Public

$68,760

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $40,485 (13)

Acceptance: 23.7%

#28

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK · Public

$64,751

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO · Public

$62,781

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

Berea College

Berea, KY · Private

$55,830

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM · Public

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI · Private

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$62,012

2yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT · Public

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 84.8%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Human Computer Interaction $56,936 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians $56,667 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other $56,543 Computer Programming $56,525 Computer Systems Analysis $56,153 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $55,788

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Engineering Technology, General?

Drexel University ranks #1 for Engineering Technology, General with median graduate earnings of $97,379 within four years of graduating. There are 40 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Engineering Technology, General graduates earn?

Engineering Technology, General graduates earn an average of $78,497 within four years of graduating. This is 25% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $55,830 to $97,379 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Engineering Technology, General program?

The average acceptance rate across Engineering Technology, General programs is 77.0%. The most selective program is at Grambling State University with a 23.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Engineering Technology, General?

Private Engineering Technology, General programs average $77,862 in early earnings vs $78,068 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

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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