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Electrical Engineering Technology at Jefferson Community and Technical College

Louisville, KY · Public · Associate Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

enrolling 7,105 students in Louisville, KY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $71,070 put Jefferson Community and Technical College's Electrical Engineering Technology program 38% above the national median of $51,472 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 79.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

Jefferson Community and Technical College ranks #12 among 63 Electrical Engineering Technology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The 37 apprenticeship pathways connected to Electrical Engineering Technology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

66 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
66
Score
68
High End
Earnings $71,070/yr (38% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (59% shielded)
Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$744K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
79.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,412
Out-of-state: $12,484

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical Engineering Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay $100,940 +5.5% 66%
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830 +8.1% 68%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
$100,940
+5.5% growth 66% AI-proof
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830
+8.1% growth 68% AI-proof
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof

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Electrical Engineering Technology Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Electrical Engineering Technology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College and 62 other schools.

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Electrical Engineering Technology Overview

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Electrical Engineering Technology at Other Schools

Stark State College ($109,198) Bismarck State College ($89,460) Bluegrass Community and Technical College ($69,924) Greenville Technical College ($69,797) Indian Hills Community College ($68,590) Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College ($67,406) Victoria College ($63,908) Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ($60,381)

Other Majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College

Nursing ($63,784) Heavy Equipment Technology ($60,878) Heavy Equipment Technology ($59,047) Allied Health Professions ($53,898) Allied Health Professions ($52,617) Clinical Laboratory Science ($49,401) Vehicle Repair Technology ($44,238) Health Sciences ($43,563)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering Technology at Jefferson Community and Technical College?
A score of 66/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Electrical Engineering Technology field.
What's the AI risk for Electrical Engineering Technology graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College?
AI exposure of 41% is a real factor. For Jefferson Community and Technical College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($743,550) and pessimistic ($743,550) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Is Jefferson Community and Technical College one of the best schools for Electrical Engineering Technology?
Ranked #12 of 63 programs nationally, Jefferson Community and Technical College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical Engineering Technology?
Yes — 37 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electrical Engineering Technology career paths, including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Jefferson Community and Technical College.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →