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Electrical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,675/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

ROI 20.2x earnings multiple (10.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #32 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	$700K	$680K	$615K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.8x	20.2x	18.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.2x	10.9x	9.8x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	50%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	57	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,676

Out-of-state: $62,480 (10.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $75,675/yr, edging above the $67,106 national average for Electrical Engineering Technology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 20.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electrical Engineering Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,000 in median debt against $75,675 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #32 ranking among 46 Electrical Engineering Technology programs places Purdue University Northwest in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,786 students in Hammond, IN.

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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 does a 57/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest?

At 57/100, 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 Purdue University Northwest?

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 →