Electrical Engineering at Southern Technical College

Orlando, FL · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

a smaller institution with 1,686 students in Orlando, FL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,091/yr, roughly in line with the $32,233 national median for Electrical Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering's career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $30,091 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

This program is one of 2 schools offering Electrical Engineering in our dataset — a specialized trade with limited comparison points.

Five-year earnings of $34,188 are relatively flat compared to the $30,091 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Electrical Engineering has a registered apprenticeship option through Aerospace Engineer with a median wage of $134,830/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
43
Score
46
High End
Earnings $30,091/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (44% shielded)
Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$349K
3.2% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

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

Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,188
14% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical Engineering graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Architectural and engineering managers $167,740 +3.8% 59%
Computer hardware engineers $155,020 +7.3% 27%
Aerospace engineers $134,830 +6.1% 43%
Architectural and engineering managers
$167,740
+3.8% growth 59% AI-proof
Computer hardware engineers
$155,020
+7.3% growth 27% AI-proof
Aerospace engineers
$134,830
+6.1% growth 43% AI-proof

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Electrical Engineering Career Guide

Explore what Electrical Engineering graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 2 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering at Southern Technical College?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Electrical Engineering. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI affect Electrical Engineering careers?
The 56% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Southern Technical College graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
How many job openings are there for Electrical Engineering graduates?
The large job market (54,500 annual openings) works in favor of Electrical Engineering graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
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