General
Electrical Engineering Technology
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Electrical Engineering Technology.
Entry Level Salary
$55,000
Median Salary
$108,290
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
21.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,331,600
Entry (Early)
$55,000
Median (Prime)
$108,290
High (Prime)
$104,000
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+38k
+472k
+437k
$25k / yr
-52k
+382k
+347k
$50k / yr
-142k
+292k
+257k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
40
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
28
28
$50k / yr
Never
32
33
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-48%
351%
320%
$50k / yr
-65%
134%
118%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate30.3%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Software developers
16.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,475
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,000|$133,080
openings
115,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
Engineers, All Other
5.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$73,158
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$121,554|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Management occupations
5.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$92,031
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$147,486|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Electrical and electronics engineers
4.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$73,153
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$106,190|$118,780
openings
17,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.9%
Computer occupations, all other
3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$68,900
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$106,000|$108,970
openings
31,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.2%
Computer and information systems managers
2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$30,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$137,000|$171,200
openings
55,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.2%
Computer support specialists
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$35,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$86,132|$61,550
openings
50,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.7%
Project management specialists
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$16,883
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$125,068|$100,750
openings
78,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Mechanical engineers
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,290|$102,320
openings
18,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%
Computer systems analysts
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$89,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,000|$103,790
openings
34,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.7%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| No program variants found for this major. | |||