by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how EIU stacks up against peers offering engineering technologies.
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EIU ranks competitively among schools offering engineering technologies. More specifically it was ranked #154 out of 854 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Technologies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Engineering Technologies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 21 |
| Best Value Engineering Technologies Schools in Illinois | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in engineering technologies.
Engineering Technologies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $66,970 a year. This is higher than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, engineering technologies students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Find out more about EIU tuition and fees.
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in engineering technologies from EIU identified as men.
The majority of engineering technologies bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in engineering technologies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering technologies master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of engineering technologies master’s degree graduates at EIU were Non-Resident Alien. About 98% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in engineering technologies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 335 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the engineering technologies majors at Eastern Illinois University.
The engineering technologies program at EIU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 342 |
| Other Engineering Technology | 338 |
| General Engineering Technology | 7 |
| Quality Control Technology | 6 |
| Computer Engineering | 2 |