### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Engineering Technologies is a valuable choice and often a mandatory first step for students planning to pursue a career as a lead mechanical engineer, an equipment engineer, or a computer aided design engineer. Interestingly, engineering technologies is of average popularity coming in at the 29th most popular major. Last academic year alone, there were 19,475 engineering technologies degrees conferred. In-state tuition for engineering technologies at private colleges is, on average, 3.9 times more spendy than their public fellows.

 There are 404 colleges which offer engineering technologies. 404 institutions is on par with other majors offered in the United States. If you are looking to surround yourself with other engineering technologies undergraduates, consider colleges in New York which have the most students admitted to engineering technologies annually. More generally, the best region to study engineering technologies is in the Southeast region with [East Carolina University](/colleges/east-carolina-university), [ECPI University](/colleges/ecpi-university), and [Columbia Southern University](/colleges/columbia-southern-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the best conference to study engineering technologies is the Big Ten Conference with [Michigan State University](/colleges/michigan-state-university), [University of Nebraska-Lincoln](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln), and [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus) representing the conference. From our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best college for engineering technologies is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university).

 The objectively 'best' school might not actually be the 'best' school for you. There can be tons of factors to think about when deciding on institution. Things like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could sway your inclinations on which school to attend. Here at authority.org, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which engineering technologies school has the best campus, the answer is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If you are very interested in which college is home to the finest campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our choice for the school with the best student life for engineering technologies is [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis). Curious why? Keep scrolling to find out more about Authority's top selections. Some of our picks will probably surprise you.

 If expense is a major influence in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california). [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspappears to be our most expensive university for engineering technologies, at least for out of state enrollment. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the expense at [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may be interested to know that engineering technologies is the 197th most expensive major in America, with an average expense of $30,000. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for engineering technologies in the country is New Jersey with expenses at the main three schools equalling $41,154 at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, adding up to $30,160 at New Jersey Institute of Technology, and tuition and fees amounting to $30,160 at Stevens Institute of Technology. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the country for engineering technologies is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [University of Hartford](/colleges/university-of-hartford) with a cost of $39,220, [Berklee College of Music](/colleges/berklee-college-of-music) with a cost of $44,360, and [Wentworth Institute of Technology](/colleges/wentworth-institute-of-technology) with a cost of $34,970.

 Our cheapest region for engineering technologies is the Plains region which is represented by [Bemidji State University](/colleges/bemidji-state-university) with a cost of $7,858, [Northwest Missouri State University](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university) with a cost of $10,738, and [Grantham University](/colleges/grantham-university) with a cost of $7,080. More optimistically, the most affordable university for engineering technologies is [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay around $9,100 for a degree in engineering technologies. That price swells substantially to an average of $19,400 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. Our choice for the college constituting the best value for engineering technologies: [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). Here you can see our comprehensive list of the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this discussion is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for engineering technologies majors can cover a wide range, but two years after completing the major students will typically earn around $64,700. There can be a lot of variation in earnings; top positions can enjoy pay up to $98,600. Right out of college, the lowest earning opportunities within the engineering technologies field earn $42,100, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads for engineering technologies studied at [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of engineering technologies ranks solid, falling within the 55th percentile of all programs. The university with the most composite diversity for engineering technologies is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Engineering Technologies only sits within the 78th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 61st percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest share at 57% of scholars majoring in engineering technologies. Additionally, 82% of undergraduates pursuing an engineering technologies degree are men.

 The median score of engineering technologies professors is 3.8 stars, a ranking which is 5% worse than the median for every major; which is a subpar score. If you want to find the most popular engineering technologies instructor nationally, consider looking up Shin Liu from [Rio Hondo College](/colleges/rio-hondo-college). It may be a shock, but the top rated professors of engineering technologies according to students are found at [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe). If we consider data other than basic rankings it becomes clear that the university possessing the best professors for engineering technologies is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). One can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the top examples of professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for engineering technologies is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a comprehensive list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, here at Authority we hope you believe that considering academics with context mainly formed from superlatives can cause problems. We encourage you to read our other pages on individual colleges and read some of Authority's informative background pages on useful details to look out for as your college search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Engineering technologies is the 29th most popular degree in America, with 19,475 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #30 [Electrical and Electronics Engineering](/rankings/best-colleges-for-electrical-and-electronics-engineering), and narrowly lost to #28 [Natural Resources and Conservation](/rankings/best-colleges-for-natural-resources-and-conservation).

 The degree is offered at a total of 404 colleges across the nation, and is the 56th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 14% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that practically 5/6ths of colleges offering engineering technologies are public making it a very accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most engineering technologies graduates, largely led by [East Carolina University](/colleges/east-carolina-university), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [CUNY New York City College of Technology](/colleges/cuny-new-york-city-college-of-technology) and [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more engineering technologies graduates than [Central Alabama Community College](/colleges/central-alabama-community-college), which graduated 673 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study engineering technologies). More students studied engineering technologies as a percentage of total students at [Bakersfield College](/colleges/bakersfield-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Engineering technologies is the 197th most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $29,960 amongst the top 50 programs.

 New England has the most expensive schools with first-class engineering technologies programs led by [University of Hartford](/colleges/university-of-hartford) with an annual cost of $39,220. The most expensive state for engineering technologies is New Jersey led by [Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus](/colleges/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus) and [New Jersey Institute of Technology](/colleges/new-jersey-institute-of-technology).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 74.11% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 44.76% less than your average private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for engineering technologies is [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california), which is the 14th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-arecibo). It costs just $5,952 per year, but it is ranked 72nd for its engineering technologies program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo)  could be a good fit for you, ranked #20 with an in-state cost of just $5,742. Another more affordable option would be #21, [East Carolina University](/colleges/east-carolina-university) in Pitt County, NC with a cost of $4,452 for in-state students and $20,729 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a huge investment for most undergraduates. It is important to lack doubt you get a strong return on that investment. We intend for the following job placement and income data to assist you in making a well informed decision when picking your major.

 In year one out of college, Engineering Technologies graduates earn $42,080 per year on average (top 35%). Further into their employment, they normally generate anywhere between $42,128 and $98,606, but average around $64,704. For context, that's 67% more than the United States average.

 The most popular work title for an Engineering Technologies graduate is Engineer, which often make approximately $59,000; next are Software Engineer and Systems Engineer, which normally make close to $65,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The Great Lakes has the most well paid Engineering Technologies graduates. The highest grossing state for Engineering Technologies alumni is MI. The highest grossing conference for Engineering Technologies graduates is North Atlantic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Engineering Technologies: Median Professor Rating: 3.8 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors unfailingly play a consequential role in shaping your college experience, regardless of your major. A great professor could provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. On the flip side, a poor professor can disenchant you from a subject or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Engineering Technologies have a median student rating of 3.8 / 5, putting these professors in the bottom 20 percent in the nation based on student approval. For context that's 5% below the national median professor rating for all subjects. Engineering Technologies professors barely out-ranked those from ["Bioinformatics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-bioinformatics), whereas ["Accounting"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-accounting)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Engineering Technologies.

 Now for some statistics about Engineering Technologies professors. Colleges located in distant rural areas tend to have the best Engineering Technologies professors. The New England Collegiate Conference has the highest rated Engineering Technologies professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated Engineering Technologies professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Engineering Technologies professors than public schools. Finally, Maryland has the highest rated Engineering Technologies professors in America.

 Shin Liu, professor at [Rio Hondo College](/colleges/rio-hondo-college)&nbspin Whittier, CA is the most popular Engineering Technologies professor in the nation. George Burdell, professor at [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus)&nbspin Atlanta, GA is the highest rated Engineering Technologies professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an incredibly meaningful time of one's life; it's an opportunity for individual progress and maturation. Undergraduates continue to find out what they want to pursue and cultivate many of the essential skills to be a flourishing adult. But growth is more than what one learns in a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Noriega with a schoolmate, the nugget of wisdom learned from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different stance on an issue. Therefore, attending a diverse college vastly enriches what one gains from the time in university.

 Engineering Technologies is a slightly more ethnically diverse major than average\*. 57% of the nation's Engineering Technologies majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(19%), latino students (12%), and asian students (7%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Claremont McKenna College](/colleges/claremont-mckenna-college) located in Claremont, CA.

 In addition, Engineering Technologies very highly skews male, more so 95% of subjects. 82% of students majoring in Engineering Technologies identify as men. [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach](/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-daytona-beach) in Daytona Beach, FL has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is financial diversity. Engineering Technologies is more economically diverse than 78% of subjects. 27% of its majors come from households earning less than $30,000 a year, 16% are from households with $30,000 to $48,000 annual incomes, and 26% grew up in families who earn more than $110,000 per year. [Vermont Technical College](/colleges/vermont-technical-college) is the most economically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NJ is the most diverse state for Engineering Technologies. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 7%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 12%
* White: 57%
* Other: 19%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 82%
* Female: 18%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 27%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 74%
* Out of State: 22%
* International: 4%


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