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Electrical Engineering Technologies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,421/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

ROI 21.7x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 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 Technologies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$642K	$627K	$572K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.2x	21.7x	19.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.2x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	50%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,856

Out-of-state: $87,504 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,980

-104% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $66,421/yr, roughly in line with the $67,106 national median for Electrical Engineering Technologies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering Technologies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering Technologies's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $66,421 far exceeding the $25,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #35 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs, University of North Carolina at Charlotte falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 23,567 students enrolled in Charlotte, NC.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering Technologies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

This program scores 55/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electrical Engineering Technologies programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering Technologies careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $572,466 in decade earnings vs $641,530 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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