Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$60,381

Est. from KY median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$8,396

Est. from KY median (3 programs)

Analysis

Is $60,000 in first-year earnings achievable with a certificate from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College? Based on comparable electrical technology programs in Kentucky, it's a reasonable estimate—two other community colleges in the state report outcomes in this range. However, it's worth noting that a third Kentucky program shows graduates earning just $31,000, revealing how much these outcomes can vary depending on local job markets and employer connections.

The estimated $8,400 in debt tells a more reassuring story. That's below both the national median for these programs and considerably less than what many bachelor's degrees require. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.14, graduates from similar programs typically earn enough in their first year to cover their total educational investment seven times over. For a credential that takes less time than a four-year degree, this suggests a practical path to employment in electrical technology fields that doesn't saddle students with years of loan payments.

The key question is whether Elizabethtown's program connects graduates to the stronger end of Kentucky's electrical technology job market. The 36% Pell grant rate indicates the school serves many students for whom manageable debt matters greatly. If this program follows the pattern of its peer institutions in placing graduates with manufacturers, utilities, or industrial facilities in the region, the investment makes sense. But given the wide variance in outcomes across Kentucky programs, investigating the school's specific employer partnerships and job placement success is essential before enrolling.

Where Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical engineering technologies/technicians certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (10 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Elizabethtown Community and Technical CollegeElizabethtown	$4,656	$60,381*	—	$8,396*	—
Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeLexington	$4,706	$69,924*	—	$7,000*	0.10
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeBowling Green	$4,656	$60,381*	—	$8,396*	0.14
Big Sandy Community and Technical CollegePrestonsburg	$4,656	$31,217*	—	—*	—
National Median	—	$38,804*	—	$11,976*	0.31

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical engineering technologies/technicians graduates

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

$79,830/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

$65,040/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

$56,600/yrJobs growth:

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

Jobs growth:

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in KY. Actual outcomes may vary.