Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Indian River State College

Indian River State College's electrical engineering technology program produces first-year earnings of $60,039—well above both the state and national medians for this field. While the debt figure of $12,063 is estimated from comparable community college programs nationally (the school's graduate sample was too small for DOE reporting), that level of borrowing paired with these earnings creates a remarkably favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.20. Students would owe roughly two months of gross pay, making this one of the more manageable debt loads you'll find in technical education.

The earnings trajectory looks solid too. Graduates reach $68,973 by year four, representing 15% growth that suggests steady career progression in Florida's technical sector. These outcomes put the program in the 79th percentile nationally and compete effectively with other Florida options—notably outperforming Valencia College's reported $40,388 while matching DeVry's outcomes at what's likely a lower cost structure given Indian River's community college model.

The caveat is meaningful: without actual debt data from this specific program, you're relying on what similar programs typically produce. But the earnings are real and strong, and even if actual debt ran higher than estimated, the salary picture provides cushion. For a two-year technical credential that opens doors to Florida's growing infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, this program offers a practical path with limited downside risk.