by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Western Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general engineering technology.
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Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering general engineering technology. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 42 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in general engineering technology.
General Engineering Technology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University earn a median of $72,904 a year. This is higher than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, general engineering technology students borrow a median amount of $32,373 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 77% of general engineering technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of general engineering technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general engineering technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general engineering technology majors at Western Illinois University.
The general engineering technology program at Western Illinois University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 13 |
Western Illinois University conferred 13 degrees in engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year — 23% to women and 77% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).