Electrical Engineering Technologies at Huertas College

Caguas, PR · Private for-profit · Certificate · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

a smaller institution with 460 students in Caguas, PR.

Program Analysis

Huertas College's Electrical Engineering Technologies graduates start at $20,904/yr, trailing the $51,472 national average by 59%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

With a 38.5x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Electrical Engineering Technologies carry above-average AI exposure (41% of tasks). The 37% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

A #60 ranking among 63 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs places Huertas College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $20,904-to-$31,576 earnings arc over five years reflects a 51% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

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

37 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
30
Low End
37
Score
39
High End
Earnings $20,904/yr (-59% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (59% shielded)
Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$347K
10.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
40.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

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

Program Tuition
$8,520
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,576
51% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical Engineering Technologies 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

View all 9 career paths with full salary data →

About Electrical Engineering Technologies Careers

Your career could begin in a research lab, using multimeters and soldering irons to build and test prototypes for new electronics. Alternatively, you might find yourself working on the power grid, maintaining the high-voltage circuit breakers and relays in substations that power our communities. Initially, you'll work under supervision, following schematics and running diagnostic tests. As you gain experience, you’ll transition to troubleshooting complex systems independently, eventually becoming a senior technician or a specialist in a high-demand field.

Read the full Electrical Engineering Technologies career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Huertas College's Electrical Engineering Technologies program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Electrical Engineering Technologies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI affect Electrical Engineering Technologies careers?
With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $218,701 in decade earnings vs $347,239 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Why are Electrical Engineering Technologies earnings lower at Huertas College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Can I learn Electrical Engineering Technologies through an apprenticeship instead?
Yes — 37 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electrical Engineering Technologies career paths, including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
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