Electrical Engineering Technology at CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
66 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
67
Optimistic
66
Base Case
63
Pessimistic
Earnings $61,520/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (41% exposed)
Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)
ROI 24.4x earnings multiple (11.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #10 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Electrical Engineering Technology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $741K $717K $644K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 25.3x 24.4x 22.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 12.1x 11.7x 10.5x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 50% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 67 66 63

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,328
Out-of-state: $61,128 (11.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$19,132
35% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$87,346
42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $61,520 track close to the $67,106 national median for Electrical Engineering Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 24.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 41% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #10 out of 46 programs, CUNY New York City College of Technology's Electrical Engineering Technology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $61,520 to $87,346 shows 42% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About CUNY New York City College of Technology

CUNY New York City College of Technology has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 12,950 in Brooklyn, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $19,132 over four years — 35% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay $100,940/yr
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does CUNY New York City College of Technology's Electrical Engineering Technology program score?
This program scores 66/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Electrical Engineering Technology graduates.
How vulnerable is Electrical Engineering Technology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Electrical Engineering Technology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 41% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does CUNY New York City College of Technology rank so high for Electrical Engineering Technology?
The #10 ranking out of 46 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →