# Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's degree)

CIP 15.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/engineering-technologies-technicians

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $78,801 across 33 colleges (middle half $75,298–$81,690); median federal debt $26,325
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Engineering Technologies: median $70,052 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 9% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 4% | $116,580 | 5.1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 3% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Other Engineers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Computer Support Specialists | 3% | $62,890 | -2.7% |
| Database Administrators And Architects | 3% | not reported | — |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2% | $104,110 | 11.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| IL | $80,530 (3) | — |
| OH | $89,862 (5) | — |
| TN | $79,309 (5) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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