Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the management and design of systems, execution of new product designs, improvement of manufacturing processes, and the management and direction of the physical or technical functions of an organization. Includes instruction in basic engineering principles, project management, industrial processes, production and operations management, systems integration and control, quality control, and statistics.
- Schools offering
- 18
- Annual completions
- 69
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $77k
About this major
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the management and design of systems, execution of new product designs, improvement of manufacturing processes, and the management and direction of the physical or technical functions of an organization. Includes instruction in basic engineering principles, project management, industrial processes, production and operations management, systems integration and control, quality control, and statistics.
Examples of specialized tracks: Applied Engineering.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial engineering technologists and technicians | $65k | +1.7% | Associate's degree |
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
| Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians | $71k | +1.1% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$77k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$72k
Bachelor's
$78k
Top colleges for Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers State University | Claremore, OK | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Mayland Community College | Spruce Pine, NC | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Johnston Community College | Smithfield, NC | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Wilson Community College | Wilson, NC | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Gaston College | Dallas, NC | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne, NE | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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