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| Facilities Engineering & Management Technology graduate salaries vary widely. Average starting salaries for graduates range from $24,000 to $32,000 per year, with a median of $27,000 a year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and its 2000 Occupational Outlook Handbook, median annual earnings for facilities managers in 1998 were more than $44,300. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,980 and $68,840. Graduates can enter the field as technicians or building engineers and move into supervision and management positions. With as little as five years of experience, many graduates earn $40,000 to $60,000 a year or more. |
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| TSTC Facilities Engineering & Management Technology students use many types of equipment and software to gain the competitive edge. These include: |
- A variety of mechanical tools;
- Electrical equipment such as digital multimeters and programmable logic controllers;
- Refrigeration equipment such as gauges, heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls;
- Motors and motor controls;
- Welding equipment;
- Cost estimating software
- Computerized management software
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| Facilities Engineering & Management Technology graduates can look forward to excellent career opportunities throughout Texas and the United States, in any location that has manufacturing facilities, office buildings, hospitals, hotels and shopping malls. |
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| Students in the Industrial Management & Engineering Technology program have access to established industry professionals through TSTC advisory committees. Organizations such as the Association for Facilities Engineering, or AFE, provide additional networking opportunities. |
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