by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Illinois University as a strong choice for engineering technologies, placing at #239 out of 668 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools | 239 of 668 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools in Illinois | 10 of 16 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 45 of 101 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering technologies at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 14 |
The engineering technologies field at Western Illinois University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 14 |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in engineering technologies.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering engineering technologies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Engineering Technologies students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,904 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, engineering technologies students borrow a median amount of $32,373 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 77% of engineering technologies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of engineering technologies bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in engineering technologies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering Technologies | 14 |
