Engineering Technology at University of West Florida

University of West Florida's Engineering Technology program posts strong first-year earnings of $63,807—outpacing the national median by over $3,000 and landing in the 69th percentile nationally. With just $23,000 in typical debt, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36, meaning they'd owe roughly four months of salary. That's manageable by any reasonable standard, though the relatively high debt percentile (82nd) suggests many comparable programs saddle students with even less.

Here's the catch: these numbers come from fewer than 30 graduates, so they're less reliable than data from larger programs. The small cohort could mean this program is still building enrollment, or that a few high earners are skewing the results upward. It's worth noting this appears to be the only bachelor's-level Engineering Technology program in Florida reporting data, which makes state comparisons impossible but also suggests limited in-state alternatives.

For parents weighing this option, the fundamentals look solid—reasonable debt, above-average starting pay, and the practical focus of an engineering technology degree. Just recognize you're working with limited data. If your student is committed to this field and wants to stay in Florida, UWF offers a viable path without the debt burden that sometimes comes with engineering-adjacent degrees.