Electrical Engineering Technology at DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

A 43% admission rate makes DeVry University-Illinois accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 25,975 students enrolled in Lisle, IL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $58,056 at DeVry University-Illinois come in 13% above the national median of $51,472 for Electrical Engineering Technology programs.

The 17.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 41% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Electrical Engineering Technology graduates.

With first-year pay of $58,056 far exceeding the $25,436 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #45 out of 63 programs, DeVry University-Illinois's financial outcomes for Electrical Engineering Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

With 37 registered apprenticeships mapped to Electrical Engineering Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $58,056/yr (13% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (59% shielded)
Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$58K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
17.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$34,976
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,436
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,000
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical Engineering Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay $100,940 +5.5% 66%
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830 +8.1% 68%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
$100,940
+5.5% growth 66% AI-proof
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830
+8.1% growth 68% AI-proof
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof

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Electrical Engineering Technology Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Electrical Engineering Technology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering engineering & technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does DeVry University-Illinois's Electrical Engineering Technology program score?
This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electrical Engineering Technology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
What's the AI risk for Electrical Engineering Technology graduates from DeVry University-Illinois?
Our scenarios model 41% of Electrical Engineering Technology tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. DeVry University-Illinois's 50/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Electrical Engineering Technology program at DeVry University-Illinois?
There are 37 registered apprenticeships connected to Electrical Engineering Technology occupations, such as Additive 3D Printing Technician and Assembler, Electromechanical. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
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