Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians at DeVry University-Florida

DeVry's electromechanical instrumentation program starts graduates at $62,864 and pushes them to $72,119 within four years—solid earnings that match the national median and actually outperform 60% of Florida programs in this field. The 15% earnings growth suggests graduates gain valuable experience quickly. However, with only two schools offering this bachelor's in Florida, that state comparison has limited meaning. More concerning is the $52,062 in debt, which sits at the 95th percentile nationally—meaning this program saddles students with more debt than nearly all comparable programs across the country.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.83 is manageable but not impressive for a technical field. A graduate earning $62,864 will spend roughly nine months of gross income paying off their loans—feasible with careful budgeting, but this represents a heavier burden than most electromechanical programs nationwide. DeVry's open-admission policy and high Pell grant percentage (53%) indicate they serve many students who need affordable pathways to technical careers, making that debt load particularly noteworthy.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. If your child has options at Florida's public colleges for industrial or engineering technology programs with lower debt loads, explore those first. This program delivers on earnings but extracts a premium in borrowing costs compared to the national landscape.