Engineering Technology

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
Engineering Technology is the practical application of math and science to the solution of real-world problems. By applying engineering principles and implementing technological advances, engineering technologists work to benefit society. Graduates with an Engineering Technology degree often seek employment in fields such as, manufacturing; component design; test and evaluation; production engineering; distribution and sales; operation, service and maintenance; and company management.BTCs Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology (BAS-ET) degree is designed to meet the needs of students who want to practice engineering in industry. The program focuses on providing applied technical education that prepares graduates to be productive professionals who make meaningful contributions to the engineering industry. Our program curriculum balances theoretical content with robust applied problem solving. Intensive engineering design projects provide students with a strong foundation of engineering knowledge and skills that align with traditional and emerging engineering and technology careers. The BAS-ET degree is a 2-year + 2-year online format. This program allows students who have previously received a 2-year associate degree to complete an additional 2-years of an applied bachelors degree, fully online. All junior- and senior-level courses are delivered via online instruction, and is designed for students who are unable to attend a traditional Engineering Technology program due to geographic location or scheduling challenges (work, family, or other obligations).

Financial information

Total tuition

$23,527.10

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

93

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Students must complete all of the following requirements before being admitted to the next cohort. For students who are currently working to complete their first degree, conditional acceptance into the program can be granted during the admissions and advising process. Completed Accredited Associate Degree or Higher (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5). Communications (5 credits) - Typical course(s): ENGL& 101. Computer-Aided Design (5 credits) - Typical course(s): ENGR 180 or general CAD experience. Humanities (5 credits) - Typical course(s): CMST& 210 or CMST& 220. Natural Sciences with Lab (10 credits) - Typical course(s): CHEM& 110 or CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 AND PHYS& 110 or PHYS& 114 or PHYS& 221. Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 credits) - Typical course(s): MATH& 142.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

Completion rate

58%

Employment rate

79%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.67

Typical (median) annual earnings

$48,553.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

30%

Manufacturing

26%

Construction

13%

Other Industries

8%

Wholesale Trade

6%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
144
Completion rate
58%
Average number of students who completed each year
48
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
77%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
53%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
16%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
32%
Some college experience, but no degree
32%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
5%