by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering tech list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general engineering technology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Engineering Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,220 a year. This is higher than $55,063, which is the national median for all engineering tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, engineering tech students borrow a median amount of $32,373 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,750 for all engineering tech majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at Western Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering tech from WIU. About 90% were men and 10% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 5 |
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