Associate0% vs national median157 grads tracked
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Ranked 47th of 82 associate programs in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$40,502
middle 50%: $26,507 – $55,346
Median · 5 years out
$67,967
middle 50%: $52,711 – $82,892
Median · 10 years out
$87,389
middle 50%: $67,746 – $104,398
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates from SUNY Alfred earn $40,502 in year 1. Median earnings reach $87,389 by year 10.
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
6.5 yrs
≈ $7,650 total interest
Same major at other universities
Mt. Hood Community College
$70,012 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Westchester Community College
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$68,891 · 5 yrs out
Spartanburg Community College
$68,626 · 5 yrs out
North Central State College
$68,203 · 5 yrs out
Onondaga Community College
$68,022 · 5 yrs out
New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York
$67,887 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Morrisville
$67,746 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$67,343 · 5 yrs out
Finger Lakes Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Edison State Community College
$66,937 · 5 yrs out
Massachusetts Bay Community College
$66,831 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$88,826 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$88,299 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$85,242 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$82,129 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,545 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$76,435 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$75,006 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
$75,006 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Associate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
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