Nanofabrication Technology
This credential provides students with the rare opportunity to work for a semester in Penn State's multimillion-dollar Nanofabrication Facility at University Park. Students work in a clean-room environment and gain experience with state-of-the-art tools used to produce the silicon devices that have an ever-expanding impact on the computer, communications, and electronics industries.
Program Specs
- Major Code: 018 – view in catalog
- School: Industrial & Engineering Technologies
- Degree Type: Competency Credential
Job market
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics median annual salary for electrical and electronic engineering technicians were $56,040 in May 2010. The middle 50 percent earned between $43,470 and $67,110. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $34,070, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $81,290.
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 17,130 | $27.01 | $56,190 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 15,440 | $25.02 | $52,040 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 10,590 | $25.32 | $52,660 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,040 | $37.11 | $77,180 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 7,950 | $29.87 | $62,120 |
*Statistics reported in May 2010
