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Mechanical Engineering Technology at New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,916/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 4.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #41 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$664K	$653K	$606K
Earnings Multiple	4.7x	4.6x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	58	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$142,500

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,624

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$29,833

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$78,809

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $70,916/yr, edging above the $62,227 national average for Mechanical Engineering Technology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 4.6x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $29,833 in median debt against $70,916 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #41 ranking among 59 Mechanical Engineering Technology programs places New England Institute of Technology in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $70,916 to $78,809 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About New England Institute of Technology

New England Institute of Technology has a 73% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 1,712 in East Greenwich, RI. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians $70,760/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 58/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Technology at New England Institute of Technology?

At 58/100, the score looks reasonable — but Mechanical Engineering Technology is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →