by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SWOSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering tech.
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The bachelor's program at SWOSU was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering tech list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best General Engineering Technology Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwestern Oklahoma State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general engineering technology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Engineering Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SWOSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,174 a year. This is less than $60,529, which is the national median of all engineering tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SWOSU paid an average of $278 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $277 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,969 | $6,999 |
| Fees | $1,326 | $1,326 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,218 | $1,218 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,410 | $7,410 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,618 | $7,618 |
Learn more about SWOSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of engineering tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SWOSU does not offer an online option for its engineering tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SWOSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.