Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Massasoit Community College

Comparable electrical engineering technology programs suggest first-year earnings around $54,850 with roughly $12,000 in debt—numbers that point to solid near-term returns for this associate degree. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 means graduates would owe about two months' salary, making this field one where technical training translates fairly directly into earning power without excessive borrowing.

The challenge here is visibility. With no reported outcomes from Massachusetts programs—including Massasoit itself—parents are essentially betting on national patterns holding true locally. The state's ten schools offering this degree might produce very different results depending on their industry connections and lab facilities, but those distinctions aren't captured in the available data. A community college in Brockton could offer exceptional value through local employer partnerships, or it might struggle to match outcomes at better-resourced institutions—the estimates simply can't tell you which.

For families considering this path, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable economics if your student actually wants hands-on electrical work. The debt load appears manageable even if earnings come in below the projection. But before enrolling, talk directly with Massasoit's program coordinator about job placement rates and which local employers hire their graduates. Those conversations matter more than national medians when you're trying to gauge whether this specific program delivers on its promise.