Engineering Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · Public · Associate Degree · Engineering-Related Technologies

a compact campus enrolling 4,254 students in Williamsport, PA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $49,110 track close to the $49,110 national median for Engineering Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 14.3x 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 Engineering Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

Engineering Technology is offered at just 1 schools in our analysis. Pennsylvania College of Technology's #1 ranking should be read in that context.

The 19 apprenticeship pathways connected to Engineering Technology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
47
Score
49
High End
Earnings $49,110/yr (0% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (65% shielded)
Job Market Medium (22,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$514K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
14.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
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)
$35,880
Out-of-state: $51,360

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Engineering Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Cartographers and photogrammetrists $78,380 +6.4% 48%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Surveyors $72,740 +4.4% 47%
Cartographers and photogrammetrists
$78,380
+6.4% growth 48% AI-proof
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Surveyors
$72,740
+4.4% growth 47% AI-proof

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Engineering Technology Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Engineering Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology?
A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Engineering Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Is Pennsylvania College of Technology one of the best schools for Engineering Technology?
The #1 ranking out of 1 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Can I learn Engineering Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Pennsylvania College of Technology?
The DOL recognizes 19 apprenticeship pathways related to Engineering Technology. For students weighing Pennsylvania College of Technology's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
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