Electrical Engineering Technology at Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

enrolling 7,737 students in Rochester, NY.

Program Analysis

At $51,245/yr, Electrical Engineering Technology graduates from Monroe Community College land near the $51,472 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 51.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering Technology's career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $13,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #27 of 63 Electrical Engineering Technology programs, Monroe Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $60,415 are relatively flat compared to the $51,245 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Electrical Engineering Technology offers 37 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

58 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
58
Score
60
High End
Earnings $51,245/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (59% shielded)
Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$621K
4.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
53.0x
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)
$11,712
Out-of-state: $21,512
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,250
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,415
18% growth from Year 1

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 Monroe Community College and 62 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering Technology at Monroe Community College?
This program scores 58/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Electrical Engineering Technology graduates.
Will AI affect Electrical Engineering Technology careers?
The 41% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Monroe Community College graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
How affordable is Electrical Engineering Technology at Monroe Community College?
Median debt of just $13,250 against $51,245/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Electrical Engineering Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Monroe Community College?
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 Monroe Community College.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →