Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at DeVry University-Florida

DeVry-Florida's electrical engineering technology program produces graduates earning $67,395 straight out of school—right at the national median but solidly ahead of Florida's typical program at $65,966. That puts it in the 60th percentile among the state's four programs offering this degree. The problem isn't the earnings: graduates see steady income growth to $76,000 by year four. The issue is getting there with $53,000 in debt, roughly double what students at comparable programs carry.

That debt load ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with less debt. Even in Florida, where college costs run high, this is nearly $20,000 more than the state median. The 0.79 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic—you're not borrowing more than a year's salary—but it means your child would likely face years of aggressive loan payments that peers from other programs could avoid or minimize.

The earnings trajectory is solid and the school serves a predominantly working-class population (53% receive Pell grants), so this isn't a diploma mill. But families need to understand they're paying a premium—literally—for access and flexibility that DeVry provides. If your child can access a state school or community college pathway into this field, they'll likely reach similar earnings with half the debt burden. If DeVry's structure fits their situation uniquely, the career outcomes justify borrowing, just not at these levels.