Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Dallas College

Dallas College graduates with associate degrees in electrical engineering technology are earning nearly $60,000 right out of the gate—about $8,000 above the national median and solidly competitive within Texas. While the program ranks at the 60th percentile statewide (trailing Victoria College's grads by roughly $5,000), it significantly outperforms the typical debt burden seen across Texas programs. Students here graduate owing about $12,500 compared to the state median of over $20,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.21—meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans with about two months of gross income.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could fluctuate year to year, but the fundamental economics look strong. You're getting access to Dallas's robust industrial and tech job market at a fraction of the cost typically associated with engineering credentials. For families watching every dollar, this combination of above-average earnings and below-average debt is exactly what makes community college technical programs valuable. The 23% Pell grant rate suggests the program serves a broad economic range of students, not just those already positioned for success.