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Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College: College of Engineering & Computer Science

Department: Engineering Technology

Description

The Engineering Technology program at Arkansas State University offers a diverse curriculum of study designed to provide our students with the broad background necessary to be competitive and successful technologists in today’s mainstream industrial workforce.  This program prepares students for a wide range of technical careers ranging from manufacturing, management, operations, and upcoming renewable energy sector.  Engineering Technology graduates develop, manage and improve productions processes in a wide range of industries.

Our program is oriented to providing training to both traditional as well as non-traditional students, who are already in the workforce. This program has two intertwined objectives: serving the needs of quality technical education in the region, and supporting the local industry and economy by providing a qualified workforce.

Emphasis Areas

  • Computer Systems
  • Manufacturing and CAD
  • Technical Studies

Curriculum

Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.

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  • Career Prospects

    Graduates of the Engineering Technology program find positions in wide range of manufacturing and service sector. Here is a partial list of jobs which require a degree in Engineering Technology

    • Computer aided design and drafting Technologist
    • Manufacturing Technologist
    • Industrial Technologist
    • Manufacturing Supervisor
    • Technology consultant
    • Quality Assurance Specialist
    • Materials Technologist
    • Computer systems
    • Network administrator
    • Computer Systems administrator
  • Student Performance and Achievement Information

    Outcomes for Engineering Technology graduates

    • 91% of graduates secured full-time employment upon graduation1
    • 9% of graduates started graduate school upon graduation1
    • Average first-year salary of the program graduates employed in-state: $53,6832

    Sources:

    1. Exit survey of Engineering Technology Program graduates
    2. Arkansas Economic Security Report Higher Education Planning Guide
  • Retention and Graduation Rates

    Three-year Retention rate (2020- 2023) for Engineering Technology majors

    Semester Retention Rate
    Fall 2022 - Fall 2023 41.67%
    Fall 2021 - Fall 2022 54.55%
    Fall 2020 - Fall 2021 50.00%