Best Schools for Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median of $84,266 within four years of graduating, ranking #36 out of 283 tracked majors — 35% above the median across all fields. There are 63 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 4,434 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Pace University graduates earn $127,764 while University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla graduates earn $34,657 — a $93,107 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates see an average 1% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$84,266

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#36

of 283 Majors

4,434

Graduates

Public vs Private: Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Public (45 schools)

$82,687

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (8 schools)

$87,869

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $5,182 more in early earnings on average for Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians by State

Also by state: Arizona, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Virginia

Top Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Schools by Graduate Earnings

Pace University

New York, NY · Private

$127,764

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $88,639 (14)

Acceptance: 77.1%

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$100,358

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $54,254 (36)

1yr: $62,003 (26)

Acceptance: 99.1%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Private

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI · Private

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$90,782

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public

$90,291

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

1yr: $58,666 (25)

Acceptance: 70.9%

#14

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$88,732

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 95.5%

#15

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA · Public

$87,053

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 72.6%

#17

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI · Public

$86,348

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public

$84,288

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public

$83,768

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

DeVry College of New York

New York, NY · For-Profit

DeVry University-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ · For-Profit

DeVry University-California

Ontario, CA · For-Profit

DeVry University-Florida

Orlando, FL · For-Profit

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA · For-Profit

DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL · For-Profit

DeVry University-New Jersey

Iselin, NJ · For-Profit

DeVry University-Ohio

Columbus, OH · For-Profit

DeVry University-Texas

Irving, TX · For-Profit

DeVry University-Virginia

Arlington, VA · For-Profit

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$82,901

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC · Public

$79,441

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$77,488

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

$77,336

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 91.5%

#37

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC · Public

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA · Private

$73,979

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY · Public

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public

$72,251

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA · Public

$55,584

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT · Private

$47,243

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $40,281 (27)

Acceptance: 83.0%

#43

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR · Public

University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Aguadilla, PR · Public

$34,657

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 81.7%

#45

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public

$69,221

2yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

1yr: $65,110 (18)

Grads: 18

Acceptance: 95.9%

Showing top 50 of 63 schools. View all or filter by state above.

Majors with Similar Earnings

Civil Engineering $60,161 Materials Sciences $60,093 Engineering-Related Fields $59,843 Nuclear Engineering $59,805 Bioethics/Medical Ethics $59,313 Mathematics and Statistics, Other $58,693

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians?

Pace University ranks #1 for Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians with median graduate earnings of $127,764 within four years of graduating. There are 63 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates earn?

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates earn an average of $84,266 within four years of graduating. This is 35% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $34,657 to $127,764 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians program?

The average acceptance rate across Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs is 79.6%. The most selective program is at DeVry University-California with a 43.3% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians?

Private Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs average $87,869 in early earnings vs $82,687 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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