Alabama · Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Best colleges for Engineering Technologies/Technicians in Alabama

Ranked by graduate earnings

George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville, University of North Alabama and University of West Alabama award the most Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Alabama: 69, 25 and 16 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Alabama colleges offer Engineering Technologies/Technicians and award 283 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Engineering Technologies/Technicians program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to support various branches of technology. This program is ideal for individuals interested in practical applications of engineering…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 15.00
States offered
43
with a program page
Degrees / yr
283
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$38,981
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$56,120
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham Public · Associate degree
$38,98115426%——

Colleges awarding the most Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees in Alabama

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville Public
69Not reported
2University of North Alabama
Florence Public
25Not reported
3University of West Alabama
Livingston Public
16Not reported
4University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville Public
13Not reported
5Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville Public
6Not reported
Show the other 1 Alabama colleges offering Engineering Technologies/Technicians
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Jefferson State Community CollegeBirminghamPublic154

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (SOC 17-3022).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+0.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~8,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$77,180
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
1,800
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$56,120
median $52,750
Best-paying metro
$61,820
Auburn-Opelika, AL

Related careers

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$56,120 avg · 1,800 jobs
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$75,430 avg · 1,620 jobs
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$68,250 avg · 1,010 jobs
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
$76,480 avg · 690 jobs
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
$69,540 avg · 140 jobs
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
$70,130 avg · 70 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs in Alabama.

Which Alabama colleges award the most Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees?+

George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville (69 graduates a year), University of North Alabama (25 graduates a year) and University of West Alabama (16 graduates a year) award the most Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Alabama, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Alabama colleges offer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

How much do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Alabama is $56,120 (median $52,750), across about 1,800 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Engineering Technologies/Technicians program?+

The Engineering Technologies/Technicians program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to support various branches of technology. This program is ideal for individuals interested in practical applications of engineering…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +0.6% growth with around 8,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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