Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Remington College-Dallas Campus

Based on comparable computer engineering technology programs nationwide, first-year earnings around $43,000 suggest solid entry into technical work—enough to make the estimated $12,900 in debt manageable with a monthly payment under $150. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30 falls comfortably below the warning threshold of 1.0, meaning graduates from similar programs typically earn enough to handle their loan obligations without financial stress.

The challenge here is uncertainty. With 92% of students receiving Pell grants, Remington serves a population that can't afford surprises. While peer programs nationally report outcomes in this range, we don't know how this specific campus prepares students or how its employer connections stack up against competitors. Texas has 11 schools offering this program, and without reported data from any of them, parents can't compare Remington's track record to alternatives.

The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value—technical associate's degrees often lead directly to employment, and the debt load appears light. But before committing, verify what percentage of students actually complete the program and secure relevant employment. Ask the school directly about job placement rates and which employers hire their graduates. The financial picture looks workable on paper, but only if the program delivers the skills and connections that turn an associate's degree into actual tech employment.