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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

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All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Associate's degree

Employed as of 2023: 439

2033 Projected Openings: 380

Entry Level Salary: $38,190

Median Salary: $64,360

Experienced Level Salary: $93,800

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Institutions With Associated Majors
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Ashland Community and Technical College

Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,907
Graduation
Graduation Rate
52.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,950

Ashland Community and Technical College

Energy Systems Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,907
Graduation
Graduation Rate
52.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,950

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Energy Systems Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,920
Graduation
Graduation Rate
36.2 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,500

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,920
Graduation
Graduation Rate
36.2 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,500

Eastern Kentucky University

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$9,962
Graduation
Graduation Rate
49.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

University of Kentucky

Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,218
Graduation
Graduation Rate
69.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500
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