Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Rogue Community College

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 suggests this program could deliver solid value, though the estimates here deserve scrutiny. Based on national medians from similar electrical engineering technology programs, graduates might expect around $55,000 in first-year earnings while carrying roughly $12,000 in debt—meaningfully below both the national median ($14,710) and Oregon's typical debt load for this field ($17,000). That's a manageable burden for a technical associate's degree, payable within a few months of earnings if your child lives modestly after graduation.

The real question is whether Rogue Community College specifically delivers outcomes that match these national patterns. With 43% of students receiving Pell grants, the school serves a substantial population of lower-income students, which can sometimes correlate with stronger completion support—but without actual outcome data for this program, you're essentially betting that this relatively small program in Grants Pass performs at least as well as the national average. Electrical engineering technology roles typically offer stable, blue-collar-to-middle-class wages in manufacturing, utilities, and construction, so the field itself has legs.

Before committing, press the school directly on graduate employment rates and try to connect with recent alumni if possible. The estimated numbers suggest a reasonable investment, but you're working blind without knowing how *this specific program* actually performs.