Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians at DeVry College of New York

The small sample size here demands caution, but the debt figure immediately stands out: graduates carry over $10,000 more than the typical New York student in this field. While first-year earnings of $62,864 match the national average, they trail the state median by more than $3,000—placing this program in just the 40th percentile among New York competitors. That gap matters in a high-cost-of-living state where every dollar of starting salary counts against student loan payments.

The 15% earnings growth to $72,119 by year four is encouraging and helps offset the debt burden somewhat, bringing the debt-to-earnings ratio to a manageable 0.83. Still, families should recognize they're taking on above-market debt for below-market New York outcomes. Rochester Institute of Technology graduates, for comparison, start nearly $7,000 higher. DeVry's open admission and majority Pell-grant population suggest it serves students who may have fewer options, which provides valuable context for these numbers.

With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these figures could shift dramatically year to year. If affordability is your priority and your child has competitive credentials, exploring the handful of other New York programs in this field makes sense before committing to DeVry's higher debt load.