Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at SUNY Westchester Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,652

Est. from NY median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$12,063

Est. from national median (24 programs)

Analysis

A $12,000 debt load for an associate degree in electrical engineering technology—about a quarter of first-year earnings—represents manageable leverage if those earning projections hold. Similar programs across New York suggest graduates typically earn around $50,000 in their first year, though outcomes vary substantially: some SUNY peers like Monroe Community College report earnings above $51,000, while CUNY Bronx sits around $31,000. Without actual data from SUNY Westchester's own graduates, it's harder to pinpoint where this program lands within that range.

The field itself offers decent stability. Nationally, electrical engineering technology programs produce median earnings near $55,000, suggesting New York's market runs slightly cooler but still competitive. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 means graduates would theoretically repay their loans within about three months of work—a comfortable position if job placement is strong. For a school serving a substantial population of Pell recipients, that accessibility matters.

The core question is execution: does this specific program connect graduates to the better-paying outcomes seen at Monroe or DeVry, or does it skew closer to lower-earning peers? Without school-specific data, parents should investigate job placement rates, employer partnerships, and where recent graduates actually landed. The financial structure looks sound based on peer programs, but validating SUNY Westchester's track record directly would remove the guesswork from what appears to be a reasonable investment.

Where SUNY Westchester Community College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (36 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
SUNY Westchester Community CollegeValhalla	$5,696	$49,652*	—	$12,063*	—
DeVry College of New YorkNew York	$17,488	$58,056*	$52,465	$28,782*	0.50
Monroe Community CollegeRochester	$5,856	$51,245*	$48,732	$13,250*	0.26
Onondaga Community CollegeSyracuse	$6,042	$48,058*	$68,806	$10,787*	0.22
CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx	$5,206	$31,273*	$74,233	—*	—
National Median	—	$54,852*	—	$14,710*	0.27

* 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 Westchester Community College, approximately 35% 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 4 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.