# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks: Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Reading, PA. IPEDS 214704, CIP 15.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-berks/majors/electromechanical-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,043
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,835 (U.S. median for this major: $81,835 across 13 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in PA: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (7 colleges, $81,835): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,835 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 | $16,429 | $70,973 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,862 | $68,524 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $23,583 | $101,879 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $25,465 | $110,009 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,541 | $127,617 | 2.8 years |

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

## Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $81,835 | $27,000 | $18,305 | 28% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $81,835 | $27,000 | $22,213 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $81,835 | $27,000 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $81,835 | $27,000 | $14,596 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $81,835 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $81,835 | $27,000 | $19,047 | 16% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $79,193 | $27,000 | $25,110 | 54% |

## 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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