Location: Bowling Green, OH•In-State Tuition: $14,081•Out-of-State Tuition: $22,070•Admission Rate: 81%•Avg SAT: 1118
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$58,056
Est. from OH median (3 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$14,346
Est. from OH median (4 programs)

Analysis

Similar associate's programs in Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $58,000 against estimated debt of $14,300—a ratio of 0.25 that ranks among the better technical credentials available. This puts the program at Ohio's median for electrical engineering technology earnings while coming in roughly $3,000 below the typical state debt load for comparable programs.

The earnings figure matches both Ohio's median and the national 75th percentile for this field, suggesting graduates enter a well-paying technical track regardless of which Ohio program they choose. What varies more is the debt burden. At an estimated $14,300, this would be notably lighter than the $17,600 median for Ohio electrical engineering technology programs, though still close to the national median of $14,700. The difference matters: lower debt with comparable earning potential means more financial breathing room in those critical first years after graduation.

The challenge for parents is that these figures come from peer programs, not Bowling Green's actual graduates in this major. If you're serious about this path, contact the school directly to ask about graduate outcomes and whether their electrical engineering technology students are finding the kinds of technical positions that justify even this modest debt load. The fundamentals look reasonable based on what similar programs deliver, but you're essentially betting on Bowling Green matching its peers.

Where Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical engineering technologies/technicians associates's programs nationally

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (estimated ±10%)Other electrical engineering technologies/technicians programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (32 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green$14,081$58,056*—$14,346*—
Stark State CollegeNorth Canton$4,670$109,198*—$11,083*0.10
DeVry University-OhioColumbus$17,488$58,056*$52,465$28,782*0.50
Zane State CollegeZanesville$5,856$47,946*$76,777$10,334*0.22
National Median—$54,852*—$14,710*0.27
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical engineering technologies/technicians graduates

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

$79,830/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

$65,040/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

$56,600/yrJobs growth:

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

Jobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.