Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at Victoria College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$63,908

87th percentile

60th percentile in Texas

Est. Median Debt

$12,063

Est. from national median (24 programs)

Analysis

Victoria College's electrical engineering technology program lands graduates at $63,908 in their first year—well above Texas's median of $58,556 for this credential and notably higher than programs at Dallas College and Austin Community College. By year four, earnings climb to $85,672, a 34% jump that suggests solid career progression in what's likely a regional industrial hub around Victoria.

Based on comparable associate degree programs at Victoria College, graduates here would carry roughly $12,000 in debt—meaningfully lower than the $20,666 typical for Texas electrical engineering tech programs and below the $14,710 national median. That 0.19 debt-to-earnings ratio is about as clean as community college gets: less than three months of first-year salary to repay. For families in Victoria's petrochemical and manufacturing corridor, this program appears to offer a direct path into well-paying technical work without the debt burden that often accompanies four-year engineering degrees.

The caveat: these debt figures are estimates based on other Victoria College programs, not tracked outcomes for this specific cohort. Still, the earnings data is actual and compelling—this program outperforms 87% of similar programs nationally. For students interested in hands-on technical work rather than design engineering, this represents strong regional value with limited financial risk.

Where Victoria College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Victoria College 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
Victoria College	$63,908	$85,672	+34%
Bismarck State College	$89,460	$97,691	+9%
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College	$67,406	$79,181	+17%
DeVry University-Texas	$58,056	$52,465	-10%
Austin Community College District	$51,640	$50,803	-2%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (24 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Victoria CollegeVictoria	$2,853	$63,908	$85,672	$12,063*	—
Dallas CollegeDallas	$2,370	$59,057	—	$12,549*	0.21
DeVry University-TexasIrving	$17,488	$58,056	$52,465	$28,782*	0.50
Austin Community College DistrictAustin	$2,550	$51,640	$50,803	—*	—
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 Victoria College, approximately 33% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.