Electromechanical Technology at Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI · Public · Associate Degree · Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

serving 6,004 students in Appleton, WI.

Program Analysis

At $58,623/yr, Electromechanical Technology graduates from Fox Valley Technical College land near the $56,358 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 80.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electromechanical Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electromechanical Technology's career paths, with 34% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 24% gap from the optimistic case.

At #24 of 77 Electromechanical Technology programs, Fox Valley Technical College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $58,623 to $76,912 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Electromechanical Technology offers 32 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

65 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
59
Low End
65
Score
67
High End
Earnings $58,623/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market Medium (26,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$811K
7.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
82.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,832
Out-of-state: $14,218
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$76,912
31% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electromechanical Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180 +0.6% 59%
Electrical and electronics drafters $73,720 -5.6% 43%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180
+0.6% growth 59% AI-proof
Electrical and electronics drafters
$73,720
-5.6% growth 43% AI-proof

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Electromechanical Technology Career Guide

Electromechanical Technology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 65/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electromechanical Technology at Fox Valley Technical College?
At 65/100, Fox Valley Technical College's Electromechanical Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electromechanical Technology?
Beyond Fox Valley Technical College's classroom route, 32 registered apprenticeships map to Electromechanical Technology careers — including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
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