by our College Data Analytics Team
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 6,321 people earned their degree in electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician, making the major the 173rd most popular in the United States.
Across Illinois, there were 221 electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois” list to help you make the college decision.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for illinois electrical technology students.
Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, East-West University landed the #1 spot on the list. East-West University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full East - West University Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Taylor Business Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois list. Taylor Business Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Taylor Business Institute Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Report
Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Illinois landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 107 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Illinois Valley Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois. Illinois Valley Community College is located in Oglesby, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.
Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, John A Logan College landed the #5 spot on the list. John A Logan College is a public institution located in Carterville, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Kishwaukee College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois list. Located in Malta, Illinois, this small public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #7, Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois list. Carbondale, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electrical technology degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Lake Land College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Mattoon, Illinois, this small public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2020-2021.
College of Lake County landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking. College of Lake County is located in Grayslake, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.
Full College of Lake County Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Report
William Rainey Harper College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking. Located in Palatine, Illinois, this fairly large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology at Harper College
With a ranking of #11, Sauk Valley Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois list. Sauk Valley Community College is located in Dixon, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.
With a ranking of #12, Rock Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois list. Rock Valley College is a medium-sized school located in Rockford, Illinois that handed out 2 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Rock Valley College Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Report
College of DuPage did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #13. Glen Ellyn, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electrical technology degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology at College of DuPage
Joliet Junior College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking. Joliet Junior College is located in Joliet, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.
Full Joliet Junior College Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Report
Oakton Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking. Oakton Community College is located in Des Plaines, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Oakton Community College Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Report
Prairie State College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois list. Located in Chicago Heights, Illinois, this small public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Southwestern Illinois College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking. Southwestern Illinois College is a medium-sized public school situated in Belleville, Illinois. It awarded 0 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Kaskaskia College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #16. Kaskaskia College is a small public school situated in Centralia, Illinois. It awarded 0 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Kaskaskia College Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Report
South Suburban College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking. SSC is located in South Holland, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.
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Heartland Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #16. This small school is located in Normal, Illinois, and it awarded 3 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Waubonsee Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois list. This medium-sized school is located in Sugar Grove, Illinois, and it awarded 0 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology at Waubonsee
Illinois Central College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Electrical Technology Major in Illinois ranking. This medium-sized school is located in East Peoria, Illinois, and it awarded 0 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Illinois Central College Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Report
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