Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at DeVry University-Georgia

DeVry's electrical engineering technology program produces solid mid-career earnings of $76,000, but the debt load tells a more sobering story. At $53,062, graduates carry nearly double the national median debt for this program ($27,558) and significantly more than Georgia's state median of $43,000. Even with the program ranking at the 60th percentile among Georgia schools for earnings, that debt burden places it in the bottom 5% nationally—meaning 95% of similar programs nationwide leave students with less debt.

The numbers work, but barely. A 0.79 debt-to-earnings ratio and steady 13% earnings growth over four years show graduates can manage repayment, especially with starting salaries matching both national and state medians at $67,395. However, compare this to nearby Kennesaw State, where graduates earn $71,000 with presumably lower in-state tuition costs. For a family considering the hefty price tag at DeVry, the question becomes whether access and convenience justify the extra debt when state university alternatives exist.

For families who value DeVry's flexible scheduling or need the higher admission rate (81%), this program can work financially—graduates do find jobs at competitive salaries. But if your student can access Georgia's public universities, that's likely the smarter investment, offering similar earnings potential without the outsized debt burden.