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Design Engineering Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,854/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Medium (16,300 openings/yr)

ROI 7.9x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 9 Design Engineering Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$577K	$569K	$525K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.0x	7.9x	7.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.5x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$71,760

Out-of-state: $102,720 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$104,336

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Pennsylvania College of Technology's Design Engineering Technologies program produces graduates earning $57,854/yr — within striking distance of the $56,836 national average for this field.

A 7.9x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

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

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $57,854 in annual earnings.

Design Engineering Technologies is offered at just 9 schools in our analysis. Pennsylvania College of Technology's #7 ranking should be read in that context.

About Pennsylvania College of Technology

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Top Career Paths

Electrical and electronics drafters $73,720/yr

Mechanical drafters $68,510/yr

Architectural and civil drafters $64,280/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Design Engineering Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology?

At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Design Engineering Technologies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Design Engineering Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology?

The 40% 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 →