by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/general-engineering-technology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general engineering technology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the early-career earnings of their general engineering technology graduates.
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Below are the schools whose general engineering technology graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in general engineering technology, no school beat Bemidji State University this year. Bemidji State University is a public school located in the town of Bemidji. General Engineering Technology graduates of Bemidji State University earn a median of about $80,665 a year early in their careers.
Kansas State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of about $85,606 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Central Missouri earned it the #3 place for general engineering technology. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. General Engineering Technology graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of about $79,087 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Southeast Missouri State University one of the highest-paying schools for general engineering technology. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Early-career general engineering technology graduates from Southeast Missouri State University make a median of around $74,358 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Wichita State University earned it the #5 place for general engineering technology. Wichita State University is a public school located in the city of Wichita. After graduating, general engineering technology degree recipients from Wichita State University typically earn about $52,066 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 · 5 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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