Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates in engineering technologies/technicians earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwestern Oklahoma State University Compares for Engineering Technologies/Technicians
All 34 colleges reporting engineering technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $97,379 | $99,035 | #1 | $66,431 |
| 2 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $90,868 | $86,798 | #10 | $85,830 |
| 3 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $89,862 | $95,896 | #2 | $69,483 |
| 4 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $89,862 | $95,896 | #3 | $69,483 |
| 5 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $89,862 | $95,896 | #4 | $69,483 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $89,729 | $92,888 | #6 | $64,728 |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $88,126 | $89,598 | #7 | — |
| 8 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $86,360 | $75,797 | #27 | $64,831 |
| 9 | DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL | $83,554 | $82,091 | #17 | — |
| 10 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $81,690 | $94,584 | #5 | $60,250 |
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| 27 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $74,785 | $86,569 | #13 | $54,464 |
| 28 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $72,544 | $75,312 | #28 | $61,696 |
| 29 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $68,760 | $79,595 | #24 | $40,864 |
| 30 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK | $64,751 | $72,700 | #30 | $46,174 |
| 31 | Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH | $64,201 | $68,512 | #31 | $45,477 |
| 32 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $64,201 | $68,512 | #32 | $45,477 |
| 33 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $62,781 | $67,314 | #33 | $41,437 |
Other Majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $115,284 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,549 | $75,846 | #384 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $55,560 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $53,668 | $38,641 | #53 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,657 | $43,762 | #1055 of 1176 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $50,937 | $38,506 | #25 of 55 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $50,716 | $41,575 | #230 of 275 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $50,704 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,561 | $44,818 | #151 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,607 | $43,302 | #263 of 345 |
| Psychology | $46,983 | — | #701 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,982 | — | #517 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,538 | $41,943 | #586 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $26,231 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern Oklahoma State University engineering technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,174 one year after graduating and $64,751 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern Oklahoma State University rank for engineering technologies/technicians?
Among 34 colleges reporting earnings for engineering technologies/technicians graduates, Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering technologies/technicians at Southwestern Oklahoma State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for engineering technologies/technicians ($80,526), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,017.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.