Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at DeVry College of New York

DeVry's electrical engineering technology program comes with a significant price premium—graduates carry double the debt of typical New York students in this field ($28,782 vs. $13,250 state median)—but initial earnings of $58,056 justify at least part of that cost. First-year graduates earn more than 60% of similar programs statewide and match the 75th percentile nationally, suggesting DeVry's industry connections deliver real labor market advantage despite the school's open admissions policy.

The concern is what happens next. By year four, median earnings drop to $52,465, a 10% decline that's unusual for engineering-adjacent fields where experience typically commands higher pay. This pattern suggests graduates may be landing decent entry-level positions but struggling to advance, possibly because the associate degree becomes a ceiling in fields where bachelor's-holders dominate higher-level roles. Meanwhile, that $28,782 debt remains—though the 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable compared to many programs.

For families weighing this against CUNY or SUNY options with half the debt, the calculation depends on student preparedness. If your child needs the structure and job placement support that for-profit colleges emphasize, DeVry's initial outcomes beat most New York competitors. But students who can handle community college should seriously consider Monroe or Onondaga, where similar first-year earnings come with $15,000+ less debt and clearer four-year transfer pathways to complete a bachelor's degree.