Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Purdue University Northwest

Purdue Northwest graduates in electrical engineering technology are earning $75,675 one year out—a solid starting point that beats the national median by over $8,000 and lands in the 81st percentile nationally. Within Indiana, however, the program sits at the state median, meaning you're getting competitive but not exceptional outcomes compared to Purdue Main Campus (which reports identical earnings). The debt load of $25,625 translates to a healthy 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates need roughly four months of gross income to cover their loans.

The big caveat here: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so these numbers could swing significantly year to year. That said, the fundamentals look reasonable—graduates are entering well-paying technical roles without drowning in debt. For Indiana families, this program delivers comparable earnings to the flagship campus, likely at lower total attendance costs given Northwest's regional pricing and 71% admission rate.

The practical takeaway: if your student is committed to hands-on electrical technology work rather than traditional engineering, this program offers a legitimate path to middle-class earnings with manageable debt. Just understand you're looking at a small cohort where individual job placements can move the needle on reported outcomes.