Facts About AEST Programs

Fall Enrollment by Major/Option

Bachelor of Science: Applied Engineering & Technology Management (AETM)/Industrial Technology (ITEC)
BS AETM/ITEC Option: 17 18 19 20 21
Advanced Manufacturing  31 33  25 18 15
CADD  63 60  54 54  48
Construction Management * 8 34  39 51  59
Construction Technology * 20 10 4 1  0
General Technology 18 8  5 5  11
Graphic Communication  24 23  23 23  23
Nanofabrication Manufacturing  4 5  5 7  4
Robotics & Control Systems  40 35  38 34  31

Notes:

*Starting with newly admitted students for spring 2017, the Construction Technology option was retitled Construction Management.

 

Bachelor of Science: Engineering technology
  17 18 19 20 21
Automation & Intelligent Robotics Engineering Technology  18 22  26  22 23
Manufacturing Engineering Technology - 9  29  37 36
Packaging Engineering Technology - - - - 1
Notes:
  • The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree started admitting students in fall 2018.
  • The Packaging Engineering Technology degree started admitting student in fall 2021.

Associate of Technology: Applied Engineering & Technology (AET)/Industrial Technology (ITEC)
AT AET/ITEC Option: 17 18 19 20 21
Advanced Manufacturing Technology 2 3  1 1  4
CADD  4 3  2 2  6
Construction Technology 4 1  1 4  3
Electronics/Control Systems Technology 2 3  3 1  1
Graphic Communication  0 0  1 0  2
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology 0 0  1 1  0
Occupational Safety & Hygiene Technology 2 2  1 1  0

Bachelor of Science: Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH)
  17 18 19 20 21
Occupational Safety & Environmental Health 136 137  112 91  74

Bachelor of Science in Education: Technology Education (TECE)

17 18 19 20 21
Technology & Engineering Education K-12 41 50  54 53  53
Technology & Engineering Education K-12: Engineering Design Concentration 13 14  12 12  11
Technology & Engineering Education K12 with Inclusive Education 7-12 3 3  0 2  1

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate: Technology Education (EDTE)

17 18 19 20 21
M.S. Technology & Innovation: Education 0 16  24 17  15
M.S. Technology & Innovation: Enterprise 0 7 4 7  11
M. Ed.: Master's in Technology Education 29 11  6 2  0
Post-Baccalaureate Certification 1 0  0 0  1
Department Totals (fall enrollments) 464 489  470 420  431
Source:
FALL UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY PRIMARY MAJOR. (n.d.). Retrieved from: https://millersvilleuniversity.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/sites/iea/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B9014F440-8A3C-4647-9A0D-D6710D2B808D%7D&file=FINAL_Enroll_PrimaryandSecondaryMajors_fa2122.xls&action=default&mobileredirect=true

Degrees Awarded Annually by Major/Option

Bachelor of Science: Applied Engineering & Technology Management (AETM)/Industrial Technology (ITEC)
BS AETM/ITEC Option: 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21
Advanced Manufacturing  7 5  9 5  4
CADD  6 11  8 10  15
Construction Management * - - 5 4  8
Construction Technology * 12 6 4 0 0
General Technology 9 12 1 3  1
Graphic Communication  9 6 5 3  5
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology 1 2 1 0 1
Robotics & Control Systems  7 7 7 7  7

Notes:

* Starting with newly admitted students for spring 2017, the Construction Technology option was retitled Construction Management.

 

Bachelor of Science: Engineering technology
  16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21
Automation & Intelligent Robotics Engineering Technology  0 2  3 5 0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology  0 0  0 2  3
Packaging Engineering Technology          0
Notes:
  • The Automation & Intelligent Robotics Engineering Technology degree started admitting students in fall 2016.
  • The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree started admitting students in fall 2018.
  • The Packaging Engineering Technology degree started admitting student in fall 2021.

Associate of Technology: Applied Engineering & Technology (AET)/Industrial Technology (ITEC)
AT AET/ITEC Option: 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21
Advanced Manufacturing Technology  2 1 5 2 0
CADD Technology 6 16 5  4 4
Construction Technology 3 0 2  0 1
Electronics/Control Systems Technology 8 12 5  9 0
Graphic Communication Technology 8 9 2  3 2
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology 0 1  0 0  1
Occupational Safety Technology 13 44 34  23  0

Bachelor of Science: Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH)
  16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21
Occupational Safety & Environmental Health 48 38  41  30 32

Bachelor of Science in Education: Technology Education (EDTE)

16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21
Technology & Engineering Education 12 10  8  8 13
Technology & Engineering Education: Engineering Design Concentration 1 3  3 2 1

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate: Technology Education (EDTE)

16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21
M. Ed.: Masters in Technology Education 8 4 5 3  3
M. S.: Technology &Innovation: Education 0 1 3  8  9
M. S.: Technology & Innovation: Enterprise 0 3 3  2  0
Department Totals  162 194 159  133  110
Source:
Degrees awarded annually by major. (n.d.). Retrieved from: https://millersvilleuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/iea/Shared%20Documents/files/finalcopy_degrees_conferred_by_primaryandsecondarymajors21-1.xlshttps://millersvilleuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/iea/SitePages/ir/factbooks/2021.aspx (Requires Login)

Retention Rates of Full-Time, Baccalaureate-Seeking Freshmen by Department

    Retention Graduating from University Graduating from Original Department
First Fall Term New Freshman To 2nd Year To 3rd Year 4-year 5-year 6-year 4-year 5-year

6-year
2006 50 92.0% 86.0% 32.0% 70.0% 76.0% 30.0% 68.0% 74.0%
2007 44 88.6% 84.1% 59.1% 75.0% 77.3% 54.5% 70.5% 72.7%
2008 66 84.8% 78.8% 36.4% 63.6% 69.7% 33.3% 59.1% 59.1%
2009 63 85.7% 76.2% 38.1% 65.1% 66.7% 34.9% 44.4% 44.4%
2010 59 86.4% 84.7% 54.2% 79.7% 81.4% 50.8% 74.6% 74.6%
2011 35 80.0% 77.1% 57.1% 74.3% 74.3% 57.1% 74.3% 74.3%
2012 50 94.0% 86.0% 54.0% 72.0% 72.0% 54.0% 72.0% 72.0%
2013 39 89.7% 82.1% 43.6% 61.5% 66.7%  38.5% 53.8% 56.4% 
2014 75 85.3% 80.0% 49.3% 66.7% 68.0% 48.0% 64.0%  64.0%
2015 52 76.9% 65.4%  40.4% 53.8%  53.8% 36.5%  50.0%  50.0%
2016 49 79.6% 71.4% 38.8%   53.1%   34.7% 49.0%   
2017 69 88.4% 78.3%  49.3%      46.4%    
2018  77 85.7% 80.5%            
2019  73 89.0%   78.1%            
2020  57 84.2%               
Source:
Retention rates of full-time, baccalaureate-seeking freshmen by department. (n.d.). Retrieved from: https://millersvilleuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/iea/SitePages/ir/factbooks/2021.aspx (Requires Login)

AETM Alumni Survey Reported Job Titles and Salaries

Grad Year

Initial Job Title

Initial Salary

Current Job Title

Current Salary
2016 Construction Project Manager $40,000-$49,999 Construction Project Manager $70,000-$79,999
2014 Field Supervisor $40,000-$49,999 Project Engineer $50,000-$59,999
2014 Application Engineer > $90,000 Sales Engineer > $90,000
2014 Job Foreman $30,000-$39,999 Superintendent $50,000-$59,999
2014 Welder/Sheet Metal Fabricator $30,000-$39,999 Contract Specialist $40,000-$49,999
2013 Manufacturing Engineer $40,000-$49,999 Quality Manager $60,000-$69,999
2013 Assembly Technician $30,000-$39,999 Volumetric Division Project Manager $50,000-$59,999
2012 Laborer < $29,999 Sales Engineer/QA & Engineering Technician $50,000-$59,999
2012 Print Production Specialist $30,000-$39,999 Designer/Builder $30,000-$39,999
2011 Assistant Director of Admissions for Latino Recruitment $40,000-$49,999 Program Administrator $50,000-$59,999
2011 Production Technician $30,000-$39,999 Material Technician $60,000-$69,999
2010 Structural Designer $40,000-$49,999 Project Manager $80,000-$89,999
2010 Drafter/Designer $30,000-$39,999 Engineering Department Manager $50,000-$59,999
2010 Fabrication Technician/NC Programmer $40,000-$49,999 Fabrication Technician/NC Programmer $40,000-$49,999
2008 Manufacturing Engineer < $29,999 Mechanical Design Engineer $50,000-$59,999
2008 Learning Development Specialist $30,000-$39,999 eLearning Instructional Designer $60,000-$69,999
2007 Controls Engineer $30,000-$39,999 Senior Process Controls Engineer > $90,000
2005 CAD Technician $30,000-$39,999 Regional Sales Manager > $90,000
2005 Process Engineer $30,000-$39,999 Global Foundry Engineer $80,000-$89,999
2003 Project Manager $30,000-$39,999 Instructor > $90,000
2001 Technical Trainer < $29,999 Regional Sales Manager > $90,000
2001 Environmental Control Technician $40,000-$49,999 Laboratory Technician $50,000-$59,999
2001 CAD/Engineering Technician I $30,000-$39,999 Project Manager > $90,000
2001 Assistant Plant Manager $30,000-$39,999 Project Manager Supervisor $60,000-$69,999
2000 Tooling Engineer $30,000-$39,999 Project Manager Engineering > $90,000
2000 Drafter $50,000-$59,999 Manager Training and Development > $90,000
1998 Production Supervisor $30,000-$39,999 Same $60,000-$69,999
1998 Safety Manager Not Employed Corp. Risk Manager > $90,000
1997 Associate Engineer $40,000-$49,999 Director Special Projects > $90,000
1997 Machinist $30,000-$39,999 Small Business Manager $50,000-$59,999
1997 Manufacturing Engineer < $29,999 Owner > $90,000
1996 Designer $40,000-$49,999 Process Control Engineer > $90,000
1994 Electronic Manufacturing Associate and Integrated Electronics Mechanic and Supervisor < $29,999 WS 14 Integrated Electronics Supervisor ASR and PAR Air Traffic Control Radar Systems $60,000-$69,999
1994 Marketing Product Analysis $30,000-$39,999 Project Manager > $90,000
1991 n/a Not employed Section Manager > $90,000
1990 Lab Technician $30,000-$39,999 Division Operations Manager > $90,000
1988 Design Engineer < $29,999 Owner/President > $90,000

Source:
Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology. (2019) AEST Alumni Survey

OSEH Alumni Survey Reported Job Titles and Salaries

Grad Year

Initial Job Title

Initial Salary

Current Job Title

Current Salary
2012 Safety Coordinator $40,000-$49,999 - -
2012 EHS Generalist $50,000-$59,999 - -
2012 Safety Specialist I $30,000-$39,999 Plant Safety Engineer $40,000-$49,999
2011 Safety Specialist $40,000-$49,999 - -
2011 Safety & Health Specialist $50,000-$59,999 - -
2011 HSE Coordinator $50,000-$59,999 - -
2010 Safety & Health Specialist $40,000-$49,999 Safety & Health Specialist $50,000-$59,999
2010 Safety Manager - Contract $40,000-$49,999 Safety Services Safety Professional $50,000-$59,999
2010 EHS Manager $50,000-$59,999 - -
2009 EH&S Specialist $50,000-$59,999 Safety Specialist II $60,000-$69,999
2009 Safety Specialist $40,000-$49,999 Safety Specialist $60,000-$69,999
2009 Safety Technician $40,000-$49,999 Safety Specialist $60,000 - $69,999
2008 Safety Specialist $50,000-$59,999 Project Manager $70,000-$79,999
2008 Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene Intern $40,000-$49,999 Safety Manager $70,000-$79,999
2007 EH&S Product Technician >$60,000 Safety & Health Supervisor >$90,000
2007 Safety Professional $30,000-$39,999 Safety Professional $50,000-$59,999
2005 Safety Coordinator $40,000-$49,999 Safety Advisor >$90,000
2004 Safety Specialist $40,000-$49,999 Safety Engineer $80,000-$89,999
2002 Safety Supervisor $30,000-$39,999 Safety Associate $50,000-$59,999
2002 Compliance Specialist $30,000-$39,999 Vice President of Risk Control $80,000-$89,999
2002 Safety Specialist $30,000-$39,999 Risk Control Consultant $50,000-$59,999
2001 Director of Information Technologies $70,000-$79,999 - -
2001 Environmental & Safety Specialist $40,000-$49,999 Senior Manager, EHS - Americas >$90,000
2001 Safety Coordinator $30,000-$39,999 Safety,Occupational Health, & PSM Consultant $ 80,000-$89,999
2000 Safety Associate $40,000-$49,999 Safety Associate $60,000-$69,999

Source:
Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology. (2012) Applied Engineering and Technology
..........Management Alumni Survey.

Employer Reported Satisfaction of Graduates

Employers of our graduates were asked to rate their employees on 12 criteria listed below. The rating was to be made as 4 being excellent to 1 being poor and not applicable. Average employer ratings are listed in the table below.

Criteria n Average
Overall preparation for initial employment  17 3.31
Undergraduate preparation as compared to coworkers was similar education  17 3.38
Mastery of necessary skills and competencies for current position  17 3.63
Ability to work cooperatively with others 18 3.59
Potential for professional advancement 18 3.41
Oral and written communication skills 18 3.41
Overall performance in comparison to other employees with similar responsibilities 18 3.35
Mathematics and scientific capabilities 18 3.35
Technical knowledge and skills 18 3.76
Managerial/professional knowledge, skills and values 18 3.41
Technological problem solving ability in individual and cooperative environments 18 3.53
The ability to access, manage, and evaluate contemporary information 18 3.47

Source:
Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology. (2019) AEST Employer Survey