Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at DeVry University-New Jersey

DeVry University-New Jersey's Electrical Engineering Technology program graduates earn solidly in their first year—matching the national median at $67,395—and see respectable 13% growth to nearly $76,000 by year four. Within New Jersey's limited landscape of three such programs, this lands at the 60th percentile for earnings. The concern isn't the paycheck; it's the price tag to get there.

With $53,062 in median debt—nearly double the national median of $27,558 for this field—graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.79. That's manageable but significantly higher than what students typically carry at other engineering technology programs nationwide. The open admissions policy and high Pell Grant population (60%) suggest DeVry serves many students who need accessible pathways into technical careers, but the debt load reflects for-profit pricing without corresponding premium in outcomes.

Here's the practical reality: Your child will likely find stable work with decent wages, but they'll spend years 1-4 paying down debt that peers at public institutions typically avoid. If this is the only option for completing an engineering technology degree—perhaps due to scheduling flexibility or location—the earnings trajectory supports loan repayment. But if your child can access a state school offering the same credential, the $25,000+ savings in debt would mean an extra car payment's worth of monthly flexibility for years after graduation.