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

With a small graduating class, this DeVry-Georgia electromechanical program shows a debt load that warrants scrutiny. At $52,062, graduates carry more debt than 95% of similar programs nationwide—a significant burden even though first-year earnings of $62,864 produce a manageable 0.83 debt-to-earnings ratio. That's the highest median debt in the national dataset for this degree, which typically commands strong technical salaries but often comes from lower-cost institutions.

The earnings trajectory offers some reassurance: graduates see 15% income growth by year four, reaching $72,119. For a program serving predominantly Pell Grant students (61% of the campus), these technical careers do provide solid middle-class incomes. The program ranks at the 60th percentile among Georgia electromechanical programs, though as the only bachelor's-level option in the state, that comparison offers limited insight.

The real question is whether the premium debt justifies attending DeVry when community colleges and technical schools often offer similar training at a fraction of the cost. The sample size under 30 means these numbers could shift substantially year-to-year, making it harder to gauge consistency. If your child has other in-state options for electromechanical training—particularly at public institutions—compare those debt loads carefully. The earnings potential is real, but you'll want confidence that this specific path doesn't saddle them with unnecessary financial risk.