Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Belmont College

Similar programs across Ohio suggest Belmont's electrical engineering technology associate's degree could produce first-year earnings around $58,000—a figure that matches both the state and national median for this field and lands at the 75th percentile nationally. At an estimated $14,346 in debt, this creates a manageable 0.25 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly three months' salary. That's a reasonable burden for a two-year technical credential.

The challenge is the wide variance in outcomes across Ohio's electrical engineering technology programs. While some schools report graduates earning over $100,000 in their first year, others see closer to $48,000. Without Belmont's actual placement data, it's hard to know whether its industry connections and curriculum align better with higher-paying opportunities or more entry-level positions. The program's reliance on estimated figures—because too few graduates were tracked to report—also raises questions about program size and employer relationships.

For families weighing this investment, the estimated numbers point to a solid technical credential at a modest price, particularly for the 31% of students qualifying for Pell grants. However, before committing, contact the program directly to ask where recent graduates have been hired and what their actual starting salaries looked like. Those real-world placement details matter more than statewide averages when you're betting on a specific school's ability to connect you with the higher end of this field's earning potential.