Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at State Technical College of Missouri

Median Earnings (1yr)

$50,931

40th percentile

60th percentile in Missouri

Median Debt

$12,000

18% below national median

Analysis

State Technical College of Missouri's electrical engineering technology program charges $12,000 in typical debt for graduates earning around $51,000—a debt load they could realistically pay off in under three years of focused repayment. That's $2,700 below the national median debt for this field, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 is quite manageable. While first-year earnings trail the national median by about $4,000, this program actually performs in the 60th percentile among Missouri's seven electrical engineering technology programs, landing right at the state median.

The earnings picture is modest but steady, with graduates seeing a 3% bump to $52,473 by year four. This isn't explosive growth, but it reflects stable technical employment rather than feast-or-famine outcomes. For Missouri families, the combination of below-average debt and middle-of-the-pack state earnings suggests a solid regional training option, particularly for students looking to stay near mid-Missouri's manufacturing corridor.

One important caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary more than these medians suggest. Still, for a family weighing technical training options in Missouri, this represents a low-risk pathway into skilled trades work without the debt burden that often accompanies four-year programs.

Where State Technical College of Missouri Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical engineering technologies/technicians associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How State Technical College of Missouri graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
State Technical College of Missouri	$50,931	$52,473	+3%
Bismarck State College	$89,460	$97,691	+9%
Victoria College	$63,908	$85,672	+34%
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College	$67,406	$79,181	+17%
Zane State College	$47,946	$76,777	+60%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
State Technical College of MissouriLinn	$7,830	$50,931	$52,473	$12,000	0.24
Stark State CollegeNorth Canton	$4,670	$109,198	—	$11,083	0.10
Bismarck State CollegeBismarck	$5,195	$89,460	$97,691	$14,236	0.16
Jefferson Community and Technical CollegeLouisville	$4,706	$71,070	—	—	—
Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville	$5,639	$69,797	—	—	—
Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa	$4,872	$68,590	$62,046	$10,669	0.16
National Median	—	$54,852	—	$14,710	0.27

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical engineering technologies/technicians graduates

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

$79,830/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

$65,040/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

$56,600/yrJobs growth:

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

Jobs growth:

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At State Technical College of Missouri, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 28 graduates with reported earnings and 24 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.