Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Milligan University

Engineering programs typically deliver strong early earnings, but Milligan's small graduate cohort means we're working with estimates drawn from just four comparable Tennessee programs. Those peer schools suggest first-year earnings around $74,363—right in line with both Tennessee and national medians for electrical engineering degrees. The estimated debt load of $26,000, derived from similar-sized institutions nationwide, produces a manageable 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio that falls comfortably within healthy ranges for technical fields.

The challenge here isn't the fundamentals—engineering economics generally work—but the uncertainty inherent in such limited data. With only 11 programs statewide and Milligan's cohort too small to report, we're essentially betting that this program performs like Tennessee Tech or UT-Chattanooga rather than underperforming the state average. The school's 70% admission rate and mid-range SAT scores (1195) suggest it's serving a broader student population than Tennessee's flagship engineering programs, which could affect outcomes either way.

For families comfortable with some uncertainty, the estimated numbers point toward solid engineering program economics: reasonable debt paired with strong technical career earnings. But if you need more certainty about outcomes before committing to a specialized degree, the larger Tennessee programs offer verified graduate data that removes guesswork from the equation.