Home › Oklahoma State University-Main Campus › Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $78,417/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

ROI 17.0x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 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	$718K	$696K	$627K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.5x	17.0x	15.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	6.8x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	50%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,314

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $78,417 at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus come in 17% above the national median of $67,106 for Electrical Engineering Technology programs.

With a 17.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $78,417 far exceeding the $25,314 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #33 ranking among 46 Electrical Engineering Technology programs places Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 20,814 students enrolled in Stillwater, OK.

See all programs and financial aid at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus →

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 →

Compare & Explore

Electrical Engineering Technology at Other Schools

Other Majors at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Consider the Trade Route?

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 does a 56/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

At 56/100, the score looks reasonable — but Electrical Engineering Technology is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Electrical Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

The 41% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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