by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Electronics Engineering Technology is the 130th most popular major in the country with 8,347 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , electronics engineering technology graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $52,688 and had an average of $23,666 in loans still to pay off.
Across Illinois, there were 312 electronics engineering technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,430 and $27,349 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois” ranking, we looked at 23 colleges that offer a degree in electronics engineering technology. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their electronics engineering technology program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend East-West University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 5 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Electronics Engineering Technology at East - West University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Taylor Business Institute. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s ee tech students in 2021-2022.
Full Taylor Business Institute Electronics Engineering Technology Report
Out of the 23 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Trail College landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Robinson, Illinois, and it awarded 5 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at Lincoln Trail College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend DeVry University - Illinois. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is located in Naperville, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 154 ’s ee tech degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Electronics Engineering Technology at DeVry University - Illinois
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Illinois Valley Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois. This small school is located in Oglesby, Illinois, and it awarded 7 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at IVCC
With a ranking of #6, Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois list. SIUC is a fairly large school located in Carbondale, Illinois that handed out 14 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
John A Logan College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #7. John A Logan College is a small public school situated in Carterville, Illinois. It awarded 6 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
Read more about Electronics Engineering Technology at John A Logan College
Kishwaukee College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Malta, Illinois, this small public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s ee tech students in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at Kishwaukee College
Lake Land College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking. Located in Mattoon, Illinois, this small public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s ee tech students in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at Lake Land College
College of Lake County came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking. Located in Grayslake, Illinois, this fairly large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified ’s ee tech students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full College of Lake County Electronics Engineering Technology Report
William Rainey Harper College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #11. Harper College is a fairly large school located in Palatine, Illinois that handed out 8 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Electronics Engineering Technology at William Rainey Harper College
Sauk Valley Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #12. Sauk Valley Community College is located in Dixon, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s ee tech degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at Sauk Valley Community College
Rock Valley College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking. Rock Valley College is a medium-sized school located in Rockford, Illinois that handed out 1 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at Rock Valley College
College of DuPage ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois list. College of DuPage is located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 13 ’s ee tech degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at College of DuPage
Joliet Junior College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois list. Joliet Junior College is located in Joliet, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 14 ’s ee tech degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at Joliet Junior College
Oakton Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #16. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized school located in Des Plaines, Illinois that handed out 3 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
Full Oakton Community College Electronics Engineering Technology Report
With a ranking of #17, Prairie State College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois list. Prairie State College is a public institution located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Electronics Engineering Technology at Prairie State College
Illinois Central College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #17. Located in East Peoria, Illinois, this medium-sized public school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s ee tech students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Illinois Central College Electronics Engineering Technology Report
Heartland Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking. Heartland Community College is a small public school situated in Normal, Illinois. It awarded 5 ’s ee tech degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Electronics Engineering Technology at Heartland Community College
Southwestern Illinois College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois list. SWIC is a public institution located in Belleville, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Kaskaskia College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking. Kaskaskia College is a public institution located in Centralia, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Read more about Electronics Engineering Technology at Kaskaskia College
South Suburban College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois list. SSC is a public institution located in South Holland, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full South Suburban College Electronics Engineering Technology Report
Waubonsee Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on EE Tech Major in Illinois ranking. Located in Sugar Grove, Illinois, this medium-sized public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s ee tech students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Electronics Engineering Technology at Waubonsee
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