U.S. median for this major: $78,801.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 43% 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 $28,254. College Scorecard.
Western Illinois University 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 Western Illinois University'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 | $6,941 | $30,402 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $8,787 | $38,487 | 1.0 years |
| $48–75k | $12,062 | $52,832 | 1.3 years |
| $75–110k | $16,294 | $71,368 | 1.8 years |
| $110k+ | $19,701 | $86,290 | 2.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (31% 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 ($75,922) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $40,125 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 Illinois colleges
Every Illinois 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 | Northern Illinois University | $81,554 | $27,274 | $13,391 | 49% |
| 2 | Illinois State University | $80,530 | $19,500 | $19,398 | 65% |
| 3 | Western Illinois University | $75,922 | $32,373 | $12,937 | 45% |
2 more Illinois colleges offer Engineering Technologies / Technicians but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Western Illinois University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Western Illinois University
- Acceptance rate: 71% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 45% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,163
- Full cost breakdown · all 72 majors · overview
Related majors at Western Illinois University
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Western Illinois University Engineering Technologies / Technicians questions
How much do Western Illinois University Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates earn?
Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median $75,922 four years after graduating and $64,762 one year after. The U.S. median for Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates across 33 colleges is $78,801.
How much debt do Western Illinois University Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates of Western Illinois University is $32,373, about 43% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,325.
Is Western Illinois University a good school for Engineering Technologies / Technicians in Illinois?
On pay, Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates of Western Illinois University earn $75,922 four years out, $4,608 below the median for the same major across 3 Illinois colleges ($80,530) and $2,879 below the U.S. median ($78,801). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Western Illinois University rank for Engineering Technologies / Technicians in Illinois?
Of 3 Illinois colleges reporting Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduate earnings, Western Illinois University ranks 3rd. The highest is Northern Illinois University at $81,554.
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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: “Western Illinois University Engineering Technologies / Technicians: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-illinois-university/majors/engineering-technologies-technicians (College Scorecard and BLS data).