Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at DeVry University-Texas

DeVry University-Texas charges nearly double what most engineering technology programs cost—$53,062 versus a $27,000 state median—while delivering below-average results for Texas students. Starting at $67,395, graduates earn about $7,400 less than the typical Texas engineering technician and fall in just the 40th percentile statewide. That's roughly $8,800 less than what University of Houston graduates make, despite similar career paths. The 0.79 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates are borrowing almost a full year's salary, which will significantly constrain their financial flexibility in their twenties.

The earnings do grow 13% to nearly $76,000 by year four, which helps close the gap somewhat. But even with that growth, these graduates remain below what many of their Texas peers earn right out of school. For context, Texas A&M engineering technology graduates start at $78,000—higher than DeVry's fourth-year earnings.

The core issue here is value: you're paying premium tuition for middle-of-the-road outcomes. With eight programs across Texas offering this degree, most at half the debt load and stronger earnings potential, your child would need a compelling reason specific to DeVry's delivery model (evening classes, flexible scheduling) to justify this cost difference. Otherwise, the numbers point clearly toward pursuing this degree at a public institution where the return on investment is substantially better.