Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degree) at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Median Earnings (1yr)

$63,124

52nd percentile

Median Debt

$27,000

48% below national median

Analysis

Pennsylvania College of Technology's electromechanical instrumentation program hits the sweet spot that technical bachelor's degrees should deliver: immediate earning power with manageable debt. At $27,000 in student loans—roughly half the national median for this program—graduates start at $63,124, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 that suggests loans could be paid off in just a few years of focused repayment. This is one of only two Pennsylvania schools offering this bachelor's degree, and it ranks in the 60th percentile statewide for earnings.

The national picture reinforces the value here. While earnings land near the middle of the pack nationally (52nd percentile), the debt burden sits dramatically lower than most programs—only 15% of similar programs nationwide manage to keep debt this low. This combination matters more than raw earnings: your child enters the workforce qualified for instrumentation and maintenance roles in manufacturing, utilities, and industrial facilities without the crushing debt that makes some technical degrees questionable investments.

For families concerned about cost versus career readiness, this program delivers technical skills that translate directly to employment. The moderate sample size means outcomes are stable enough to trust, and the 32% Pell Grant population suggests the school serves students who need education to pay off quickly. If your child has aptitude for technical systems and wants a clear path to middle-class earnings, this represents solid value.

Where Pennsylvania College of Technology Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Pennsylvania College of Technology graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Pennsylvania College of TechnologyWilliamsport	$17,940	$63,124	—	$27,000	0.43
Murray State UniversityMurray	$9,708	$79,974	—	$28,500	0.36
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls	$9,728	$75,667	—	—	—
University of ToledoToledo	$12,377	$71,470	$87,846	$26,000	0.36
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester	$57,016	$69,755	$82,020	$30,750	0.44
Vermont State UniversityRandolph	$11,400	$66,749	$72,875	$25,500	0.38
National Median	—	$62,864	—	$52,062	0.83

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians graduates

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

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

Medical Equipment Repairers

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

$62,630/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.

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

All precision instrument and equipment repairers not listed separately.

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 Pennsylvania College of Technology, approximately 32% 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.