Electrical Engineering Technology at DeVry University-New Jersey

Iselin, NJ · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

With 100% of applicants admitted, DeVry University-New Jersey prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 68 students in Iselin, NJ.

Program Analysis

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

With a 17.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

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

A #47 ranking among 63 Electrical Engineering Technology programs places DeVry University-New Jersey in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The 37 apprenticeship pathways connected to Electrical Engineering Technology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

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

What can you do with a Electrical Engineering Technology credential from DeVry University-New Jersey? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering Technology at DeVry University-New Jersey?
At 50/100, the score looks reasonable — but Electrical Engineering Technology is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Electrical Engineering Technology to AI automation?
With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $607,394 in decade earnings vs $607,394 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical Engineering Technology?
If DeVry University-New Jersey's tuition gives you pause, consider that 37 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Electrical Engineering Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →