# Drexel University: Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 212054, CIP 15.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drexel-university/majors/engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,431
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $97,379 (U.S. median for this major: $78,801 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $26,325)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$18,578

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $97,379 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,055 | $130,456 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $29,435 | $136,873 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $34,970 | $162,611 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $37,842 | $175,965 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $48,089 | $223,614 | 3.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Engineering Technologies / Technicians at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | $97,379 | $31,000 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Temple University | $79,351 | $30,625 | $28,198 | 75% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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