Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degree) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$67,395

Est. from NY median (7 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$24,750

Est. from NY median (3 programs)

Analysis

Similar programs in New York suggest Alfred State's electrical engineering technology bachelor's graduates start around $67,400, with earnings climbing to over $72,000 by year four. The estimated $24,750 in debt—if accurate—would represent one of the better financial packages in this field, coming in below both state and national medians. That 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio means roughly five months of gross first-year salary to cover the debt, which is manageable by any standard.

The reality check: these figures are drawn from peer programs across New York, not Alfred State's actual graduates. The school's 82% admission rate and strong Pell enrollment (45%) suggest it serves a broad student population, but without program-specific outcomes data, you're making assumptions about how this particular program performs. The four-year earnings figure of $72,222 is reported, showing modest but steady growth that's typical for technical fields where early career advancement matters more than starting salary peaks.

For a hands-on technology degree leading to real engineering work, the estimated economics look sound—debt that's manageable, earnings that track with the field's norms, and a credential that leads to tangible employment. But you're betting on Alfred State delivering results similar to the seven New York programs in this dataset. If your student thrives in applied, technical environments and wants engineering work without a full engineering degree, this path makes financial sense. Just recognize you're working with statewide averages, not this program's track record.

Where SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Stands

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	—	$72,222	—
Rochester Institute of Technology	$75,227	$84,292	+12%
CUNY New York City College of Technology	$61,520	$83,092	+35%
SUNY Buffalo State University	$71,894	$82,564	+15%
DeVry College of New York	$67,395	$75,968	+13%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (12 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred	$8,862	$67,395*	$72,222	$24,750*	—
Excelsior UniversityAlbany	—	$83,479*	—	$24,073*	0.29
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester	$57,016	$75,227*	$84,292	$30,407*	0.40
SUNY Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo	$8,486	$71,894*	$82,564	$28,000*	0.39
DeVry College of New YorkNew York	$17,488	$67,395*	$75,968	$53,062*	0.79
CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklyn	$7,332	$61,520*	$83,092	—*	—
National Median	—	$67,395*	—	$27,558*	0.41

* Estimated from similar programs

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 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, approximately 45% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.