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Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies.

Entry Level Salary
$60,606
Median Salary
$100,808
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
29.6%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $4,032,320
Entry (Early)
$60,606
Median (Prime)
$100,808
High (Prime)
$104,271

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+87k
+414k
+442k
$25k / yr
-3k
+324k
+352k
$50k / yr
-93k
+234k
+262k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
33
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
29
28
$50k / yr
Never
34
33

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-3%
298%
323%
$50k / yr
-43%
108%
120%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate22.2%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Management occupations

8.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$69,514
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Software developers

6.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$83,604
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$128,601|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%

Construction managers

3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,292
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$114,990
openings
49,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%

Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,727
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$92,685|$83,740
openings
20,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +18.6%

Engineers, All Other

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$66,910
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,271|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Civil engineers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,753|$100,840
openings
22,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing

1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$53,592
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$76,460
openings
123,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%

Industrial engineers, including health and safety

1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$81,460
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$94,000|$102,670
openings
24,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12%

Top executives

1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$107,184
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$225,000|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Project management specialists

1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$68,015
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$102,320
openings
76,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
energy systems technologies/technicians.Undergrad Certificate52$38,931 - $67,884
energy systems technologies/technicians.Associate's Degree48$61,784 - $114,693
energy systems technologies/technicians.Bachelor's Degree9$76,731 - $116,151
energy systems technologies/technicians.Master's Degree6$133,298 - $147,431
environmental control technologies/technicians.Undergrad Certificate141$14,671 - $78,636
environmental control technologies/technicians.Associate's Degree127$38,229 - $77,989
environmental control technologies/technicians.Bachelor's Degree11$29,899 - $94,131
environmental control technologies/technicians.Master's Degree7$107,285 - $107,285
mining and petroleum technologies/technicians.Undergrad Certificate18$71,213 - $119,946
mining and petroleum technologies/technicians.Associate's Degree25$46,862 - $112,093
mining and petroleum technologies/technicians.Bachelor's Degree2$74,167 - $74,167
nanotechnology.Master's Degree4Data N/A
quality control and safety technologies/technicians.Undergrad Certificate33$54,749 - $85,477
quality control and safety technologies/technicians.Associate's Degree31$43,322 - $87,341
quality control and safety technologies/technicians.Bachelor's Degree26$58,535 - $97,869
quality control and safety technologies/technicians.Post-bacc Certificate1$94,428 - $94,428
quality control and safety technologies/technicians.Master's Degree16$94,965 - $126,145