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Earn an Engineering Technology Degree

Earn an Engineering Technology Degree

Michigan Technological University says of its engineering technology program, "Engineering technology graduates are masters of technology, gaining a broad and deep understanding of the processes, systems, tools, and techniques necessary to construct, modify, operate, and maintain an engineering design."

This degree gives servicemembers and veterans practical skills building on their military training in electronics, manufacturing, and mechanics and offers options for a seamless transition into civilian roles.

Is an Engineering Technology Degree hard?

Engineering Technology programs require less advanced math and physics than traditional engineering degrees, focusing more on complex theories and advanced math and science coursework.

Engineering Technology offers students many positions in various sectors that align with their interests, skills, and education levels. They can apply the engineering principles they learned to develop or enhance new products. Careers as a technologist are available across several specialties, such as:
  • Aerospace
  • Civil
  • Electrical
  • Industrial
  • Mechanical
  • Environmental

GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program Options to Earn an Engineering Technology Degree

Our list of GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon participating schools is below. Don't forget to explore your other military financial aid and veteran student financial aid opportunities. There is also help for military spouses who need scholarships and other types of financial assistance.

Engineering Technology Associate Degree

This two-year degree allows students to gain foundational knowledge of the design processes standard to engineering and hands-on experience using computer modeling software.

Jobs with an Engineering Technology Associate Degree

Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology emphasizes the practical use of engineering principles and techniques. With it, graduates can pursue careers in various fields, such as design, manufacturing, operations, construction, and product development.

Jobs with an Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree

Engineering Technology Master's and Doctorate Degrees

Earning a graduate degree in Engineering Technology gives students access to higher-level positions and supervisory roles. While doctorates are rare, some students pursue a PhD in management or a specialized engineering field to expand their career opportunities.

Jobs with an Engineering Technology Graduate Degree

Is an Engineering Technology Degree worth it?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that, as of May 2023, the median annual wage for industrial engineering technologists and technicians was $62,610. Employment in this field is expected to grow by 4 percent by 2033, roughly on par with the average growth rate for all occupations. Over the next decade, there will be approximately 6,700 job openings per year for industrial engineering technologists and technicians.

Active duty service members, veterans, and their families can use educational entitlements to seek low- to no-cost degree-seeking opportunities. Programs such as MyCAA (for eligible spouses), the GI Bill, and the Yellow Ribbon program are opportunities to pursue to maximize your learning and earning potential.

GI Bill-approved Schools and Yellow Ribbon Schools with an Engineering Technology Degree

Ready to start your Engineering Technology Degree? Check out these programs available at our partner schools:

California State University Los AngelesOffers a  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology and is approved for tuition assistance.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityOffers a  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology and is approved for tuition assistance and the Yellow Ribbon Program.

DeVry UniversityOffers an Associate's and Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology and is approved for tuition assistance.