Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at Terra State Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$58,056

Est. from OH median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$14,346

Est. from OH median (4 programs)

Analysis

Based on similar electrical engineering technology programs in Ohio, Terra State's associate degree appears to position graduates around the state median of $58,056 in first-year earnings—which also happens to be the national 75th percentile for this field. With estimated debt around $14,346, you're looking at a quarter of annual income owed, a manageable ratio that compares favorably to the state median debt of $17,609.

What's challenging here is the wide variation among Ohio programs. Stark State's graduates earn double what Terra State's peers produce, raising questions about curriculum, industry connections, or regional employer demand. At the same time, other Ohio programs show graduates earning less than $48,000, so Terra State's estimated position in the middle suggests reasonable outcomes without exceptional ones. The quarter of graduates receiving Pell grants indicates the program serves some lower-income students who may particularly benefit from keeping debt below $15,000.

The practical reality: peer programs suggest your child could enter the workforce with debt they'd cover in three months of gross pay, assuming those $58,000 estimates hold. That's a solid foundation for technical careers that often include overtime pay and advancement opportunities. Just recognize you're making this decision with limited visibility into Terra State's specific track record—the small graduate sample means no one can tell you with certainty what this particular program delivers.

Where Terra State Community College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (32 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Terra State Community CollegeFremont	$5,660	$58,056*	—	$14,346*	—
Stark State CollegeNorth Canton	$4,670	$109,198*	—	$11,083*	0.10
DeVry University-OhioColumbus	$17,488	$58,056*	$52,465	$28,782*	0.50
Zane State CollegeZanesville	$5,856	$47,946*	$76,777	$10,334*	0.22
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 Terra State Community College, approximately 25% 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 3 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.