Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Remington College-Dallas Campus

The four-year earnings figure tells the real story here: graduates are making just $25,768—less than they earned in their first year out of school. That backward trajectory is alarming for any technical program, especially when Texas electrical technology graduates from programs like Dallas College are earning $59,679 at the one-year mark, more than double what this program's graduates make four years in.

The estimated first-year earnings of $38,804 from comparable national programs might suggest reasonable initial placement, but that mid-twenties income by year four contradicts the fundamental promise of technical training. At $12,965 in debt—close to national norms—the borrowing itself isn't excessive, but debt becomes a problem when earnings stall this dramatically. Something is clearly not working: either graduates aren't staying in the field, the credential isn't opening doors to advancement, or the training isn't competitive with what employers need in the Dallas market.

With 92% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves students who need technical education to deliver clear economic returns. When other Texas programs are producing dramatically better outcomes and your graduate's income is declining rather than growing, that's a strong signal to look elsewhere. Dallas College's program, in particular, shows what electrical technology training in this market should deliver.