Electromechanical Technology at Texas State Technical College

Waco, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

with a mid-sized student body of 9,153 in Waco, TX.

Program Analysis

At $59,719 per year, Electromechanical Technology graduates from Texas State Technical College earn slightly above the $56,358 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 53.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 34% task exposure — and the 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Electromechanical Technology graduates.

The median debt load of $10,834 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #47 out of 77 programs, Texas State Technical College's financial outcomes for Electromechanical Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $59,719 to $75,664 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 32 registered apprenticeships mapped to Electromechanical Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

60 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
60
Score
62
High End
Earnings $59,719/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market Medium (26,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$791K
6.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
55.0x
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)
$14,384
Out-of-state: $23,684
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,834
2.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$75,664
27% 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

Explore what Electromechanical Technology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 77 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texas State Technical College's Electromechanical Technology program score?
A score of 60/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Texas State Technical College trails the majority of Electromechanical Technology programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How affordable is Electromechanical Technology at Texas State Technical College?
At $10,834 in median debt, Electromechanical Technology graduates from Texas State Technical College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Can I learn Electromechanical Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Texas State Technical College?
If Texas State Technical College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 32 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Electromechanical Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
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