U.S. median for this major: $78,801.
College Scorecard field of study; 64 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,325.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,042. College Scorecard.
ETSU Engineering Technologies / Technicians: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Engineering Technologies / Technicians nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses ETSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,433 | $54,457 | 1.3 years |
| $30–48k | $14,289 | $62,586 | 1.5 years |
| $48–75k | $16,400 | $71,832 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $20,588 | $90,175 | 2.2 years |
| $110k+ | $21,193 | $92,825 | 2.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates 4 years after graduating ($75,298) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $40,780 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Engineering Technologies / Technicians at Tennessee colleges
Every Tennessee college we cover that reports Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Tennessee State University | $80,541 | $28,327 | $13,359 | 54% |
| 2 | University of Memphis | $79,914 | $27,600 | $12,397 | 51% |
| 3 | Austin Peay State University | $79,309 | $26,679 | $9,735 | 40% |
| 4 | Tennessee Technological University | $77,658 | $23,000 | $14,246 | 58% |
| 5 | East Tennessee State University | $75,298 | $27,000 | $15,983 | 53% |
1 more Tennessee college offers Engineering Technologies / Technicians but has too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at ETSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About ETSU
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,859
- Full cost breakdown · all 51 majors · overview
ETSU Engineering Technologies / Technicians questions
How much do ETSU Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates earn?
Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median $75,298 four years after graduating and $56,551 one year after. The U.S. median for Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates across 33 colleges is $78,801.
How much debt do ETSU Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates of East Tennessee State University is $27,000, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,325.
Is ETSU a good school for Engineering Technologies / Technicians in Tennessee?
On pay, Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates of East Tennessee State University earn $75,298 four years out, $4,011 below the median for the same major across 5 Tennessee colleges ($79,309) and $3,503 below the U.S. median ($78,801). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does ETSU rank for Engineering Technologies / Technicians in Tennessee?
Of 5 Tennessee colleges reporting Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduate earnings, East Tennessee State University ranks 5th. The highest is Middle Tennessee State University at $80,541.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “East Tennessee State University Engineering Technologies / Technicians: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-tennessee-state-university/majors/engineering-technologies-technicians (College Scorecard and BLS data).