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Mechanical Engineering Technology at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $60,968/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 17.5x earnings multiple (9.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs Top 50%

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	$628K	$620K	$577K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.7x	17.5x	16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.6x	9.5x	8.8x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	67	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,448

Out-of-state: $65,468 (9.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,952

-63% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,639

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $60,968 track close to the $62,227 national median for Mechanical Engineering Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 17.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% 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 $26,000 in median debt against $60,968 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #25 ranking among 59 Mechanical Engineering Technology programs places SUNY College of Technology at Alfred in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $60,968 to $71,639 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 3,510 students in Alfred, NY. With 45% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 67/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Technology at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred?

At 67/100, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred's Mechanical Engineering Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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