by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 197 U.S. colleges awarded 3,599 degrees and certificates in Engineering Technology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 37% of graduates. College Factual ranks 90 schools in its 2027 Best Engineering Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $60,327 one year after completing, rising to $80,495 after four years.
Studying Engineering Technology explores Engineering Technologies/technicians, General. A Program That Generally Prepares Individuals To Apply Basic Engineering Principles And Technical Skills In Support Of Engineers Engaged In A Wide Variety Of Projects. Includes Instruction In Various Engineering Support Functions For Research, Production, And Operations, And Applications To Specific Engineering Specialties. Examples: [Applied Engineering].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, engineering technology draws strong interest, with 3,599 degrees awarded annually. 197 colleges award engineering technology degrees, an average of 18 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 189.
By level, the 3,599 awards include 149 certificates, 1,013 associate degrees, 1,326 bachelor’s degrees, 1,092 master’s degrees and 6 doctorates.
Women earned 17% of engineering technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (628 of 3,599). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,932) and Hispanic or Latino (619), and international students earned 239.
College Factual ranks 90 schools in its 2027 Best Engineering Technology Schools ranking, including 33 for associate degrees, 39 for bachelor’s degrees and 9 for master’s degrees. It also ranks engineering technology schools within 22 states. In all, 197 colleges offer engineering technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Engineering Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common engineering technology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,326 of the 3,599 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to engineering technology call most for Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics and Mechanical, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Deductive Reasoning and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long an engineering technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 149 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1,013 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,326 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,092 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 6 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to engineering technology, at 32.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 32.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 28.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.6% |
| Some college courses | 11.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 10.1% |
| Master’s degree | 2.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Engineering Technology, with an average median salary of $98,278; the strongest outlook belongs to Robotics Technicians, at 12.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Instrumentation Technician, Calibration Technician, Field Service Technician and Certified Control Systems Technician.
The occupation related to engineering technology with the most projected jobs is Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, at 376,668.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | 376,668 | -2.8% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 261,905 | 11.0% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 214,833 | 10.6% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 150,615 | 0.3% |
| Robotics Technicians | 45,207 | 12.2% |
Engineering Technology graduates earn a median $60,327 one year after completing their program, $80,495 after four years and $68,665 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,327 |
| 4 years | $80,495 |
| 5 years | $68,665 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to engineering technology, with a median salary of $134,632.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
Engineering Technology has 1 similar major in the Engineering Technologies field; the largest is Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians (191). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 191 |
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