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Electrical Engineering Technology at Valencia College

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,538/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

ROI 70.4x earnings multiple (18.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs Top 25%

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	$719K	$697K	$628K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	72.7x	70.4x	63.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	19.2x	18.6x	16.7x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	50%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,896

Out-of-state: $37,532 (18.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,596

-320% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,338

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $64,538 track close to the $67,106 national median for Electrical Engineering Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 70.4x 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.

Valencia College ranks #7 among 46 Electrical Engineering Technology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 32% earnings increase from $64,538 to $85,338 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Valencia College

one of the larger campuses at 35,125 students in Orlando, FL.

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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

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 67/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Electrical Engineering Technology at Valencia College?

At 67/100, Valencia College's Electrical Engineering Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Electrical Engineering Technology at Valencia College?

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.

Is Valencia College one of the best schools for Electrical Engineering Technology?

Among 46 Electrical Engineering Technology programs, Valencia College's #7 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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