Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Western New England University

Western New England University's electrical engineering graduates start at $83,808—outearning 90% of similar programs nationally and landing just above Massachusetts' state median. That's a strong debut, especially from a school with an 83% admission rate that makes it accessible to most applicants. The $26,000 debt load translates to a 0.31 ratio, meaning graduates earn their full debt back in roughly four months of work. For engineering, these fundamentals look solid.

The state context reveals an interesting positioning: this program sits comfortably in the middle tier of Massachusetts engineering schools, trailing powerhouses like MIT and Northeastern but matching UMass Lowell's outcomes. Given that Western New England admits most applicants while those top programs are highly selective, the comparable earnings suggest strong return on investment for students who might not gain admission to flagship institutions. However, the small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means one or two exceptional or struggling graduates could skew these figures significantly.

For families weighing this program, the value proposition is straightforward: manageable debt paired with first-year earnings that punch above the school's overall selectivity. The question is whether these outcomes hold steady across larger cohorts. If your child has solid but not exceptional credentials and wants to stay in Massachusetts for engineering, this program delivers competitive results without the debt burden or admission barriers of the state's elite programs.