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Associate-1% vs national median93 grads tracked

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Dutchess Community College

Ranked 21st of 35 associate programs in Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,198
middle 50%: $25,214 – $41,920
Median · 5 years out
$53,243
middle 50%: $39,360 – $68,560
Median · 10 years out
$85,089
middle 50%: $68,098 – $107,201

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Dutchess Community College's associate program in Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians earn a median $35,198 one year after graduating, rising to $85,089 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $53,520 for this field, ranking 21st of 35 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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

Paid off in
7.7 yrs
≈ $9,348 total interest

Same major at other universities

Pennsylvania State University (The) - Fayette, The Eberly Campus
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Orange County Community College
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
$53,814 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Technical College
$53,520 · 5 yrs out
Terra State Community College
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Arapahoe Community College
$53,279 · 5 yrs out
Midlands Technical College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Connecticut State Community College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Western Iowa Tech Community College
$50,975 · 5 yrs out
Owens Community College
$50,949 · 5 yrs out
Onondaga Community College
$50,509 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$50,441 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Dutchess Community College

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$121,093 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$121,093 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$95,469 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$89,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$80,183 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$80,183 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$77,631 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$76,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$73,668 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out

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