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Electrical Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,282/yr (-41% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs

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	$469K	$472K	$449K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	13.3x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.0x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	50%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	38	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,456

Out-of-state: $78,608 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,236

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $39,282/yr fall 41% below the $67,106 national median for Electrical Engineering Technology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.3x 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 typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $39,282 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #46 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technology programs, Northwestern State University of Louisiana falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,840 in Natchitoches, LA.

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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

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Electrical Engineering Technology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering Technology careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $448,765 in decade earnings vs $469,252 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Electrical Engineering Technology from Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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