Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Merrimack College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Merrimack College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Merrimack College graduates earn $80k, placing them in the 64th percentile of all electrical, electronics and communications engineering bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | $79,659 | — | — | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $117,345 | $172,897 | $11,935 | 0.10 |
| Northeastern University | $92,222 | $95,290 | $24,835 | 0.27 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $89,897 | $91,694 | $26,977 | 0.30 |
| Western New England University | $83,808 | — | $26,000 | 0.31 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $82,962 | $91,287 | $26,000 | 0.31 |
| National Median | $77,710 | — | $24,989 | 0.32 |
Other Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs in Massachusetts
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge | $60,156 | $117,345 | $11,935 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $63,141 | $92,222 | $24,835 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester | $59,070 | $89,897 | $26,977 |
| Western New England University Springfield | $46,430 | $83,808 | $26,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston | $41,010 | $82,962 | $26,000 |
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 Merrimack College, approximately 15% 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 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.