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Associate+10% vs national median371 grads tracked

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Purdue University

Ranked 33rd of 171 associate programs in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$37,333
middle 50%: $21,272 – $55,350
Median · 5 years out
$81,043
middle 50%: $64,916 – $98,855
Median · 10 years out
$104,600
middle 50%: $80,729 – $128,330

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Purdue University's associate program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians earn a median $37,333 one year after graduating, rising to $104,600 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% above the national median of $73,392 for this field, ranking 33rd of 171 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.9 yrs
≈ $7,230 total interest

Same major at other universities

Kauai Community College
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Northern Essex Community College
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
College of Staten Island/CUNY
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Iowa Community College
$82,929 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Berks
$81,295 · 5 yrs out
Corning Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$80,540 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
$80,205 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Casper College
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Lake Superior College
$79,787 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out

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