Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at Greenville Technical College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$69,797

95th percentile

60th percentile in South Carolina

Est. Median Debt

$12,063

Est. from national median (24 programs)

Analysis

Greenville Technical College's electrical engineering technology program delivers first-year earnings of $69,797—substantially above the national median of $54,852 and competitive with other South Carolina programs in this field. While the debt figure of $12,063 is estimated from peer institutions rather than this program's actual graduates, the earnings performance is real and impressive: these graduates rank in the 95th percentile nationally for this credential.

The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17 suggests a manageable debt burden if graduates do indeed carry typical associate degree debt loads. Similar programs in South Carolina cluster around $68,000-$69,000 in first-year earnings, and at these income levels, a debt load under $13,000 represents less than two months of gross income. The school serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (33%), yet produces earnings outcomes that exceed most competing programs across the country.

The uncertainty around actual debt levels matters less here than in programs with marginal earnings. Even if individual graduates' debt varies from the estimate, the strong earning power provides cushion. For families evaluating this program, the confirmed earnings data tells the more important story: graduates are securing well-paying technical positions that put them ahead of the vast majority of electrical engineering technology programs nationwide.

Where Greenville Technical College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Greenville Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (10 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville	$5,639	$69,797	—	$12,063*	—
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg	$4,970	$67,406	$79,181	—*	—
National Median	—	$54,852	—	$14,710*	0.27

* 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 Greenville Technical College, approximately 33% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.