
Engineering Technology Disciplines
Most engineering
technologists specialize in certain areas, learning skills and working
in the same disciplines as engineers. Occupational titles,
therefore, tend to reflect those of engineers.
ABET, Inc.
accredits a variety of
engineering technology fields including:
Did
You Know?
- Electrical
and electronic engineering technologists make up 42 percent of all
engineering technologists.
- Because the
type and quality of training programs vary considerably,
prospective students should carefully investigate training
programs before enrolling.
- Opportunities
will be best for individuals with an associate degree or
extensive job training in engineering technology.

Source: American
Society for Engineering Education, 2007
Note: Most resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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