Location: Indianapolis, IN•In-State Tuition: $4,912•Out-of-State Tuition: $9,465
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$48,321
Est. from national median (8 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$13,834
Est. from national median (5 programs)

Analysis

Similar engineering technology associate programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $48,300, with graduates at this school earning $53,000 by year four—a meaningful increase that indicates solid career progression. Paired with estimated debt of $13,800, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.29 falls comfortably below the one-to-one threshold that typically signals financial stress.

The trajectory here matters more than the starting point. Engineering technology roles often reward hands-on experience, and the $5,000 jump between year one and year four suggests graduates are building valuable technical skills that employers recognize. For context, these estimated figures align closely with national benchmarks for similar programs, where the median sits at $48,300 in earnings and $12,900 in debt.

The caveat: because both earnings and debt figures are estimates drawn from peer programs rather than Ivy Tech's actual graduate outcomes, there's inherent uncertainty about what this specific program delivers. However, the combination of relatively modest debt, reasonable starting earnings based on comparable programs, and clear income growth by year four suggests a practical path to middle-class stability in technical fields—exactly what community college engineering programs should provide.

Where Ivy Tech Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all engineering technology associates's programs nationally

Ivy Tech Community College (estimated ±10%)Other engineering technology programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Ivy Tech Community College—$53,054—
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology$53,143$70,007+32%
Chattanooga State Community College$52,531$59,650+14%
Pellissippi State Community College$46,301$54,843+18%
Jefferson State Community College$38,981$49,506+27%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Engineering Technology associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis$4,912$48,321*$53,054$13,834*—
Jackson State Community CollegeJackson$4,516$61,123*——*—
Oklahoma State University Institute of TechnologyOkmulgee$5,774$53,143*$70,007$11,000*0.21
Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga$4,550$52,531*$59,650$13,865*0.26
Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City$5,350$50,148*—$13,834*0.28
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo$4,046$46,493*$38,281$18,000*0.39
National Median—$48,320*—$12,917*0.27
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with engineering technology 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

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

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

$64,790/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.

$64,790/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

$64,200/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

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.

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 Ivy Tech Community College, approximately 23% 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 national median of 8 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.