Best Colleges for Engineering Technology, General

Engineering Technology, General programs prepare students for hands-on technical careers that bridge the gap between engineering theory and practical application. With 38 schools offering this versatile major, graduates typically earn $56,122 annually in roles spanning manufacturing, quality control, and technical support across various industries.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize accreditation by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), which ensures curriculum quality and employer recognition. Look for programs with strong laboratory facilities, industry partnerships that provide internship opportunities, and faculty with professional engineering experience. The best programs balance theoretical knowledge with practical skills, offering coursework in areas like computer-aided design, project management, and technical communication. Consider schools with high job placement rates and connections to local engineering employers.

Schools Ranked

$62,755

Avg. Program Earnings

55.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, New Mexico	$97,959	39.8%	public
2	Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan	$73,949	62.6%	private-nonprofit
3	Miami University-Oxford Oxford, Ohio	$66,821	81.8%	public
4	Miami University-Middletown Middletown, Ohio	$66,821	24.5%	public
5	Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, Ohio	$66,821	21.6%	public
6	Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia	$66,287	48.1%	public
7	Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$64,493	77.1%	private-nonprofit
8	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$63,463	83.8%	public
9	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, California	$63,005	66.7%	public
10	Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota	$63,005	53.4%	public
11	Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, Indiana	$62,012	83.1%	public
12	University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee	$61,020	49.4%	public
13	Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois	$60,771	44.8%	public
14	New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey	$60,298	73.1%	public
15	Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, Tennessee	$60,256	54.2%	public
16	University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri	$59,937	49.4%	public
17	New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, New Mexico	$59,253	52.2%	public
18	University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin	$58,673	52.5%	public
19	Northern Illinois University Dekalb, Illinois	$57,888	49.6%	public
20	Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, Oklahoma	$57,318	34.7%	public
21	Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas	$56,867	70.5%	public
22	Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas	$56,641	51.2%	public
23	Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky	$56,544	47.7%	public
24	Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina	$54,996	59.1%	public
25	Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, Missouri	$53,775	55.7%	public