Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $62,985 | $53,526 to $66,522 | 7 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,616 | $62,152 to $81,324 | 10 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +2% (2024 to 2034), about 21,200 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $64,280 | +4.1% | 10,000 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | +1.5% | 5,700 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,200 | +2.1% | 5,500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.