Facts About AEST Programs

Fall Enrollment by Major/Option

Bachelor of Science:
Applied Engineering & Technology Management (AETM)

BS AETM Option: 18 19 20 21 22 23
Advanced Manufacturing 1 33  25 18 15 20 7
CADD  60  54 54  48 59 62
Construction Management  34  39 51  59 52 68
Construction Technology 2 10 4 0 0 1
General Technology 8  5 11 12 14
Graphic Communication 3 23  23 23  23 15 8
Graphic & Packaging Technologies  - - - - - 3
Nanofabrication Manufacturing 4 5  5 4 4 0
Robotics & Control Systems 5 35  38 34  31 30 22

Notes:

1 The AETM Advanced Manufacturing degree stopped admitting students in fall 2023; those students are now included in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree program.

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

3 The AETM Graphic Communication degree has been retitled AETM Graphic & Packaging Technology and merged with Packaging Engineering Technology effective fall 2023.

4 Effective Fall 2022, the Nanofabrication Manufacturing option is no longer enrolling new students.

5 The AETM Robotics & Control Systems degree stopped admitting students in fall 2023; those students are now included in the Automation & Robotics Engineering Technology degree program.

Bachelor of Science: Engineering technology (AURO, MFET, PET)

  18 19 20 21 22  23
Automation & Robotics Engineering Technology  22  26  22 23 27 37 
Manufacturing Engineering Technology 9  29  37 36 42 52 
Packaging Engineering Technology* - - - 1 1

Notes:

*The Packaging Engineering Technology degree started admitting student in fall 2021. The Packaging Engineering Technology degree stopped enrolling students in fall 2023 and was merged  with AETM Graphics & Packaging Technology.

Associate of Technology:
Applied Engineering & Technology (AET)

AT AET/ITEC Option: 18 19 20 21 22  23
Advanced Manufacturing Technology 3  1 4 3
CADD  3  2 6 8
Construction Technology 1  1 3 6
Electronics/Control Systems Technology 3  3 1 0
Graphic Communication  0  1 2 2
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology 0  1 0 0
Occupational Safety & Hygiene Technology 2  1 0 1

*Effective Fall 2022, the Nanofabrication Manufacturing option is no longer enrolling new students.

 

Bachelor of Science: Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH)

  18 19 20 21 22  23
Occupational Safety & Environmental Health 137  112 91  74 49  48

Bachelor of Science in Education: Technology Education (TECE)


18 19 20 21 22  23
Technology & Engineering Education K-12 50  54 53  53 56 52 
Technology & Engineering Education K-12: Engineering Design Concentration 14  12 12  11 7
Technology & Engineering Education K12 with Inclusive Education 7-12 3  0 1 0

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate:
Technology Education (EDTE)


18 19 20 21 22  23
M.S. Technology & Innovation: Education 16  24 17  15 12
M.S. Technology & Innovation: Enterprise 7 4 11 7 10 
M. Ed.: Master's in Technology Education 11  6 0 0
Post-Baccalaureate Certification 0  0 1 2
Department Totals (fall enrollments) 489  470 420  431 415 416 

Source:
FALL UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY PRIMARY MAJOR. (n.d.). Retrieved from:
https://millersvilleuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/iea/Shared%20Documents/ir/factbooks/2324/Enroll_by_primary_and%20secondary_major_FA23.xls

Degrees Awarded Annually by Major/Option

Bachelor of Science:
Applied Engineering & Technology Management (AETM)

BS AETM Option: 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23
Advanced Manufacturing  5  9 4 4 1
CADD  11  8 10  15 12 7
Construction Management * - 5 8 14 7
Construction Technology * 6 4 0 0 1 0
General Technology 12 1 1 1 1
Graphic Communication  6 5 5 7 5
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology 2 1 0 1 2 2
Robotics & Control Systems  7 7 7 12 6

Notes:

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

*Effective Fall 2022, the Nanofabrication Manufacturing option is no longer enrolling new students.

 

 

Bachelor of Science: Engineering technology (AURO, MFET, PET)

  17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23
Automation & Robotics Engineering Technology  2  3 5 0 4 5
Manufacturing Engineering Technology  0  0 3 4 12
Packaging Engineering Technology        0 0 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)

AT AET/ITEC Option: 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23
Advanced Manufacturing Technology  1 5 2 0 1 0
CADD Technology 16 4 4 1 3
Construction Technology 0 0 1 0 1
Electronics/Control Systems Technology 12 9 0 2 1
Graphic Communication Technology 9 3 2 0 2
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology 1  0 1 0 0
Occupational Safety Technology 44 34  23  0 0 0

Bachelor of Science:
Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH)

  17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23
Occupational Safety & Environmental Health 38  41  30 32 30 6

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Technology & Engineering Education (TECE)


17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23
Technology & Engineering Education 10  8  8 13 9 11
Technology & Engineering Education: Engineering Design Concentration 3  3 2 1 3 1

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate:
Technology Education (EDTE)


17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23
M. Ed.: Masters in Technology Education 4 5 3 0 0
M. S.: Technology & Innovation: Education 1 9 7 6
M. S.: Technology & Innovation: Enterprise 3 0 3 2
Department Totals  194 159  133  110 117 80

Source:
Degrees awarded annually by major. (n.d.). Retrieved from: https://millersvilleuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/iea/Shared%20Documents/ir/factbooks/2324/Degrees_Awrd_by_prim_and_secondary_major_FA23.xls

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% 53.1%  34.7% 49.0%  49.0% 
2017 69 88.4% 78.3%  49.3% 66.7%     46.4% 63.8%   
2018  77 85.7% 80.5%  53.2%  62.3%   51.9%  61.0%  
2019  73 89.0%   78.1%  43.8%      43.8%    
2020  57 84.2%   71.9%            
2021 77 75.3% 68.8%             
2022 83 88.0%              

Source:
Retention rates of full-time, baccalaureate-seeking freshmen by department. (n.d.). Retrieved from: 
https://millersvilleuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/iea/Shared%20Documents/ir/factbooks/2324/grad_and_persist_rates_by_dept_FA23.xlsx

Alumni Survey Self Reported Job Titles and Salaries

Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology reaches out to its alumni on a three year interval to collect information about student success. The links below will display the findings of the latest survey conducted in fall 2022 showing position titles and salaries. For data from surveys earlier than 2022, please contact the department to make your request.

2022 Alumni Self Reported Job Titles and Salaries

Applied Engineering & Technology Management (AETM) Titles and Salaries

Engineering Technology (ARET, MFET) Titles and Salaries

Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH) Titles and Salaries

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING EDUCATION (TECE) TITLES AND SALARIES

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