美国工程教育学会的工程技术委员会将工程技术定义为通过高等教育，经验和实践获得的数学和自然科学知识主要致力于为人类造福的现有技术的实施和扩展。工程技术专注于科学和工程的应用方面，为毕业生提供产品改进，制造和工程运营职能方面的实践的准备。工程技术人员适用于涉及应用，制造，实施，工程运营，销售和生产的行业。工程技术的目标是从各种各样的学生中培养受过良好教育，高技能，具有社会责任感和职业责任感的工程技术人员，以创造富有成效的职业。毕业生将在工程，数学，科学，通信和解决问题的基础知识方面有良好的基础。为了持续改进，
The Engineering Technology Council of the American Society for Engineering Education defines Engineering Technology as the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences gained by higher education, experience, and practices is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity. Engineering technology focuses on the applied aspects of science and engineering to prepare graduates for practice in product improvement, manufacturing, and engineering operational functions. Engineering technologists are suited for industries that deal with application, manufacturing, implementation, engineering operation, sales, and production. The goal of Engineering Technology is to prepare well educated, highly skilled, and socially and professionally responsible engineering technologists from a diverse population of students to create productive and rewarding careers. Graduates will be well grounded in the fundamentals of engineering, mathematics, science, communications, and problem solving. To create continuous improvement, the program uses input from employers, alumni, and the Industrial Advisory Committee. Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.