Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at Niagara County Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,652

Est. from NY median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$12,063

Est. from national median (24 programs)

Analysis

The estimated $12,063 in debt for this program compares favorably to what engineering technology students typically carry, though the complete financial picture depends heavily on where these estimates land for your specific student. Based on four comparable electrical engineering technology programs across New York, first-year earnings around $49,652 put graduates squarely in the middle of the state pack—behind DeVry's $58,000 but ahead of several CUNY programs that start closer to $31,000.

That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 suggests manageable payments relative to income if these estimates hold true. Nationally, electrical engineering technology associate degrees command a median of $54,852, meaning New York programs generally trail by about $5,000—a gap that reflects regional industry differences rather than school quality. The field itself offers solid starting pay for a two-year credential, particularly for students entering manufacturing, utilities, or building systems roles that are common in upstate New York.

The challenge here is uncertainty: with both earnings and debt estimated from peer programs rather than tracked graduates from Niagara County specifically, you're making decisions with incomplete visibility. If your student has strong mechanical aptitude and prefers hands-on work over four-year theory, this path makes financial sense—but confirm what actual graduates from this campus are experiencing before committing.

Where Niagara County Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical engineering technologies/technicians associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (36 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Niagara County Community CollegeSanborn	$6,726	$49,652*	—	$12,063*	—
DeVry College of New YorkNew York	$17,488	$58,056*	$52,465	$28,782*	0.50
Monroe Community CollegeRochester	$5,856	$51,245*	$48,732	$13,250*	0.26
Onondaga Community CollegeSyracuse	$6,042	$48,058*	$68,806	$10,787*	0.22
CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx	$5,206	$31,273*	$74,233	—*	—
National Median	—	$54,852*	—	$14,710*	0.27

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical engineering technologies/technicians 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

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

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

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

$65,040/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

$56,600/yrJobs growth:

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.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

Jobs growth:

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 Niagara County Community College, approximately 33% 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 median of 4 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.