by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western among the top schools in the country for general engineering technology, coming in at #34 out of 84 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in general engineering technology at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in general engineering technology.
Western is among the very best schools in the country for general engineering technology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
General Engineering Technology students who finish a bachelor’s at Western report a median salary of $67,301 a year. This is above $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, general engineering technology students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is above $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 90% of general engineering technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of general engineering technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in general engineering technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians recently — 10% to women and 90% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Engineering Technology | 9 |
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