Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Savannah Technical College

A debt load around $12,000 for an associate degree in electrical engineering technology represents a manageable starting point, especially when peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings near $55,000. That puts the debt-to-earnings ratio at 0.22—meaning the estimated debt equals roughly two-and-a-half months of gross pay. For a technical credential that can lead directly to employment in manufacturing, utilities, or construction, this financial profile looks reasonable on paper.

The challenge here is uncertainty. Both the earnings and debt figures come from national medians because Savannah Technical College's graduating cohort was too small for the Department of Education to publish specific outcomes. While six Georgia schools offer this program, none have publicly available data for comparison, making it difficult to know whether Savannah Tech's graduates fare better or worse than the state average. Technical colleges can vary significantly in employer relationships and job placement support, factors that directly impact whether graduates actually land those $55,000 positions.

Parents should verify job placement rates and typical starting employers directly with the program. The estimated numbers suggest solid value, but without actual graduate outcomes, you're essentially betting on Savannah Tech delivering results consistent with national peers. If the school can demonstrate strong industry partnerships and recent graduate employment, the modest debt burden makes this worth serious consideration.