Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology at College of DuPage

Starting salaries around $45,000—based on national peers in electronics maintenance—suggest solid middle-class earnings potential, though graduates could see considerable variation in this thinly-reported field. The estimated $12,000 debt load from College of DuPage is notably lower than the national median of nearly $15,000 for similar programs, yielding a manageable 0.26 debt-to-earnings ratio. That means if graduates prioritized repayment, they could theoretically clear this debt in about three months of gross earnings.

The challenge with this program is the limited visibility: fewer than 10 schools nationwide reported usable data, making it difficult to gauge whether College of DuPage's outcomes match, exceed, or fall short of these estimates. Electronics maintenance roles can vary wildly—from industrial controls paying $60,000+ to consumer repair positions in the $30,000s—and we simply don't know where this program's graduates land. The relatively low Pell enrollment (20%) suggests the student body may have additional financial resources, which could influence post-graduation choices.

For families comfortable with uncertainty, the low estimated debt makes this a defensible gamble if your student has clear industry connections or a specific employer pathway lined up. Without that, you're essentially betting on outcomes based on what happens at other schools entirely. Talk to the program directly about job placement rates and employer relationships before committing.