Electromechanical Technology at Waukesha County Technical College

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

with a smaller student body of 4,497 in Pewaukee, WI.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $65,178 at Waukesha County Technical College come in 16% above the national median of $56,358 for Electromechanical Technology programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 88.2x 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 20% gap from the optimistic case.

At #18 of 77 nationally, this is a top-5% Electromechanical Technology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $65,178 to $81,937 over five years — a 26% 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.

67 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
62
Low End
67
Score
69
High End
Earnings $65,178/yr (16% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market Medium (26,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$855K
5.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
90.5x
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)
$9,440
Out-of-state: $13,992
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$81,937
26% 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

What can you do with a Electromechanical Technology credential from Waukesha County Technical College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electromechanical Technology at Waukesha County Technical College?
This program scores 67/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Electromechanical Technology graduates.
Is Waukesha County Technical College one of the best schools for Electromechanical Technology?
Ranked #18 of 77 programs nationally, Waukesha County Technical College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electromechanical Technology?
Yes — 32 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electromechanical Technology career paths, including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Waukesha County Technical College.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →