Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians at Washington State College of Ohio

With an estimated debt load of $12,000 against first-year earnings around $58,000, this program's debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.21 suggests a manageable financial picture—you're looking at roughly two months of gross pay to cover the total borrowing. These figures come from national peer programs since Washington State College of Ohio's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to publish actual outcomes, but they align closely with both state and national medians for this field.

The estimated earnings sit right at the national benchmark and slightly below Ohio's median of $59,566, where the state's top programs reach into the low $60,000s. Electromechanical technicians enter a field with consistent demand across manufacturing sectors, and starting near $58,000 with an associate's degree represents solid positioning for a two-year credential. The relatively low debt burden—whether borrowed from this school or similar ones—means graduates aren't saddled with payments that would undermine that earning power.

The caveat here is uncertainty: these estimates tell you what similar programs typically produce, not what Washington State College of Ohio specifically delivers. If this school has strong local employer partnerships or weaker job placement, actual outcomes could differ. Ask the school directly about graduate employment rates and where their students land jobs. But if the actual outcomes mirror these estimates, you're looking at a practical investment with minimal financial risk.