Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Florida Career College-Houston

Florida Career College-Houston's Computer Engineering Technologies program stands out as an unusually strong performer in a field where many programs struggle with low earnings. With first-year earnings of $23,458 that grow to $26,890 by year four, graduates earn more than 75% of similar programs nationally and outperform 60% of Texas programs in this field. The 15% earnings growth over four years shows solid career trajectory potential.

The financial structure makes this program particularly attractive. At just $10,813 in median debt—putting it in the 5th percentile nationally for affordability—the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 is manageable. This means graduates typically need less than six months of their annual salary to cover their educational investment, a remarkably favorable position compared to many technical programs.

The robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence in these numbers, and the fact that 73% of students receive Pell grants suggests the program successfully serves students from modest economic backgrounds. For parents concerned about technical education ROI, this program delivers solid earnings potential without the crushing debt burden that plagues many for-profit institutions. The combination of reasonable debt and above-average earnings makes this a compelling option in the computer technology field.