Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 15.03. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 939 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 363 | 4,813 | $49,355 | $49,492 | $11,554 18 programs |
| Associate's degree | 416 | 2,994 | $57,072 | $67,792 | $13,125 18 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 141 | 1,344 | $72,426 | $84,599 | $24,440 15 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 12 | 28 | Data unavailable | $99,068 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 6 | 17 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community and Technical College KY · Public · 29 graduates measured | $83,830 | $84,460 | $11,250 |
| Edison State Community College OH · Public · 24 graduates measured | $72,815 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College KY · Public · 57 graduates measured | $69,972 | $77,982 | $8,750 |
| New River Community College VA · Public · 17 graduates measured | $62,213 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College KY · Public · 24 graduates measured | $61,245 | $104,208 | $19,164 |
| Tidewater Community College VA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $54,510 | $65,351 | $12,039 |
| Isothermal Community College NC · Public · 17 graduates measured | $51,981 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Columbus State Community College OH · Public · 29 graduates measured | $50,554 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton MI · Private, for-profit · 36 graduates measured | $50,494 | Data unavailable | $12,975 |
| Dallas College TX · Public · 19 graduates measured | $49,869 | $69,987 | $8,050 |
| Brightpoint Community College VA · Public · 38 graduates measured | $49,209 | $57,941 | $9,250 |
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee OH · Private, for-profit · 47 graduates measured | $47,846 | Data unavailable | $14,167 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College IL · Private, for-profit · 47 graduates measured | $47,846 | Data unavailable | $14,167 |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction CO · Private, for-profit · 18 graduates measured | $47,373 | Data unavailable | $10,916 |
| Virginia Western Community College VA · Public · 24 graduates measured | $45,737 | $54,928 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stark State College OH · Public · 31 graduates measured | $103,915 | $128,590 | Data unavailable |
| Bismarck State College ND · Public · 81 graduates measured | $87,388 | $115,316 | $15,000 |
| Thomas Edison State University NJ · Public · 20 graduates measured | $85,445 | $69,620 | $11,611 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College KY · Public · 38 graduates measured | $81,286 | Data unavailable | $15,419 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College SC · Public · 20 graduates measured | $80,632 | $91,138 | Data unavailable |
| Terra State Community College OH · Public · 18 graduates measured | $79,949 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Hennepin Technical College MN · Public · 20 graduates measured | $79,459 | $72,164 | Data unavailable |
| New River Community College VA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $78,635 | $85,698 | Data unavailable |
| Dallas College TX · Public · 23 graduates measured | $74,888 | $65,208 | Data unavailable |
| Lake Superior College MN · Public · 18 graduates measured | $73,852 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Zane State College OH · Public · 27 graduates measured | $73,598 | $82,415 | Data unavailable |
| Idaho State University ID · Public · 16 graduates measured | $70,722 | $71,058 | Data unavailable |
| Victoria College TX · Public · 30 graduates measured | $69,786 | $91,461 | Data unavailable |
| University of Arkansas Grantham AR · Public · 47 graduates measured | $69,776 | $89,959 | $19,150 |
| Ivy Tech Community College IN · Public · 26 graduates measured | $68,571 | $68,944 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Grantham AR · Public · 106 graduates measured | $95,348 | $123,809 | $26,312 |
| Excelsior University NY · Private, nonprofit · 42 graduates measured | $95,124 | $99,786 | $24,977 |
| Michigan Technological University MI · Public · 17 graduates measured | $86,385 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver CO · Public · 29 graduates measured | $84,200 | $100,358 | Data unavailable |
| Rochester Institute of Technology NY · Private, nonprofit · 37 graduates measured | $80,391 | $96,361 | $30,750 |
| University of Maine ME · Public · 27 graduates measured | $79,701 | $90,940 | $27,000 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus IN · Public · 65 graduates measured | $79,634 | $85,224 | $24,440 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station TX · Public · 103 graduates measured | $78,810 | $99,943 | $21,745 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte NC · Public · 29 graduates measured | $77,840 | $83,768 | $13,944 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University NY · Public · 18 graduates measured | $75,789 | $82,242 | Data unavailable |
| University of Houston TX · Public · 36 graduates measured | $75,593 | $87,022 | Data unavailable |
| Purdue University Northwest IN · Public · 22 graduates measured | $75,401 | $84,288 | Data unavailable |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College PA · Public · 23 graduates measured | $74,494 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public · 23 graduates measured | $74,494 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Kennesaw State University GA · Public · 32 graduates measured | $74,494 | $91,329 | $22,824 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and electronics drafters | $76,870 | -3.4% | Associate's degree |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians | $82,890 | +11.9% | Associate's degree |
| Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians | $78,190 | +2.4% | Associate's degree |
| Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians | $73,900 | +2.6% | Associate's degree |
| Calibration technologists and technicians | $67,820 | +4.8% | Associate's degree |
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $78,350 | +2.8% | Associate's degree |
| Disc jockeys, except radio | Data unavailable | +3.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Sound engineering technicians | $73,130 | -3.1% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay | $103,020 | +9.7% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (6)
- 15.0303 Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- 15.0304 Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
- 15.0305 Telecommunications Technology/Technician
- 15.0306 Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician
- 15.0307 Audio Engineering Technology/Technician
- 15.0399 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other