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Electrical Engineering Technology at State Technical College of Missouri

Linn, MO · Public · Associate Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

a compact campus enrolling 2,023 students in Linn, MO.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $50,931/yr, roughly in line with the $51,472 national median for Electrical Engineering Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 34.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering Technology's career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $50,931 far exceeding the $12,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #39 of 63 Electrical Engineering Technology programs, State Technical College of Missouri falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Electrical Engineering Technology offers 37 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
53
Score
54
High End
Earnings $50,931/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (59% shielded)
Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$51K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
34.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$15,660
Out-of-state: $28,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
2.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,937
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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Electrical Engineering Technology Overview

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Electrical Engineering Technology at Other Schools

Stark State College ($109,198) Bismarck State College ($89,460) Jefferson Community and Technical College ($71,070) Bluegrass Community and Technical College ($69,924) Greenville Technical College ($69,797) Indian Hills Community College ($68,590) Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College ($67,406) Victoria College ($63,908)

Other Majors at State Technical College of Missouri

Heavy Equipment Technology ($55,282) Electrical Installation ($54,080) Ground Transportation ($50,941) Drafting & Design Technology ($49,789) Radiologic Technology ($49,762) Allied Health Professions ($47,669) Precision Metalworking ($47,325) HVAC Technology ($43,723)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does State Technical College of Missouri's Electrical Engineering Technology program score?
A score of 53/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but State Technical College of Missouri trails the majority of Electrical Engineering Technology programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Electrical Engineering Technology to AI automation?
AI won't eliminate Electrical Engineering Technology careers, but it may reshape them. At State Technical College of Missouri, a score of 53/100 already accounts for the 41% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
What's the typical debt for Electrical Engineering Technology graduates from State Technical College of Missouri?
At $12,000 in median debt, Electrical Engineering Technology graduates from State Technical College of Missouri carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical Engineering Technology?
Beyond State Technical College of Missouri's classroom route, 37 registered apprenticeships map to Electrical Engineering Technology careers — including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →