by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general engineering technology schools.
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Below are the schools whose general engineering technology graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Purdue University Main Campus, our #1 for general engineering technology graduate salaries in the Great Lakes Region. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of about $78,134 a year early in their careers.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College typically earn about $62,996 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general engineering technology will find them at Miami University Hamilton, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Miami University Hamilton typically earn about $89,458 annually.
Miami University Middletown came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general engineering technology schools. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $89,458.
Students chasing top earnings in general engineering technology will find them at Northern Illinois University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. Early-career general engineering technology graduates from Northern Illinois University make a median of around $85,470 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Stout landed the #6 spot for general engineering technology salaries this year. Located in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stout earn a median of about $75,630 a year early in their careers.
Western Illinois University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general engineering technology schools. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Western Illinois University typically earn about $76,965 annually.
Northwestern Michigan College landed the #8 spot for general engineering technology salaries this year. Set in the city of Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,148.
Illinois State University earned the #9 position for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of about $55,532 a year early in their careers.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College came in at #10 for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,870.
Kent State University At Tuscarawas placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general engineering technology. Set in the town of New Philadelphia, Kent State University At Tuscarawas is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of Kent State University At Tuscarawas earn a median of about $62,378 a year early in their careers.
Morrison Institute Of Technology earned the #12 position for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Morrison, Morrison Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Morrison Institute Of Technology typically earn about $39,332 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general engineering technology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 12 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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