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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools to find where general engineering technology graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send general engineering technology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Pellissippi State Community College the top school for general engineering technology graduate earnings in the Southeast Region. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,287.
Kennesaw State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general engineering technology schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $89,552.
Strong graduate earnings at Jackson State Community College earned it the #3 place for general engineering technology. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State Community College is a public institution. Early-career general engineering technology graduates from Jackson State Community College make a median of around $61,123 per year.
Chattanooga State Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general engineering technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,616.
Students chasing top earnings in general engineering technology will find them at Southeastern Louisiana University, which ranked #5. Southeastern Louisiana University is a public school located in the city of Hammond. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $91,458.
University Of Memphis landed the #6 spot for general engineering technology salaries this year. University Of Memphis is a public school located in the city of Memphis. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from University Of Memphis typically earn about $78,885 annually.
Tennessee Technological University came in at #7 for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a public institution. Early-career general engineering technology graduates from Tennessee Technological University make a median of around $78,409 per year.
Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #8 for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,686.
Jefferson State Community College landed the #9 spot for general engineering technology salaries this year. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,474.
Middle Tennessee State University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general engineering technology. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University typically earn about $69,580 annually.
The University Of West Florida came in at #11 for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from The University Of West Florida typically earn about $63,807 annually.
East Tennessee State University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general engineering technology. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,958.
Western Carolina University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general engineering technology. Located in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of Western Carolina University earn a median of about $66,644 a year early in their careers.
Austin Peay State University came in at #14 for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of Austin Peay State University earn a median of about $62,089 a year early in their careers.
Morehead State University landed the #15 spot for general engineering technology salaries this year. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public institution. Early-career general engineering technology graduates from Morehead State University make a median of around $75,498 per year.
Berea College earned the #16 position for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Berea, Berea College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of Berea College earn a median of about $52,848 a year early in their careers.
Grambling State University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general engineering technology. Located in the town of Grambling, Grambling State University is a public institution. Early-career general engineering technology graduates from Grambling State University make a median of around $40,864 per year.
Wilkes Community College earned the #18 position for general engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Wilkesboro, Wilkes Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Wilkes Community College typically earn about $38,641 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general engineering technology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 18 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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