# SUNY Buffalo State University: Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196130, CIP 15.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-buffalo-state-university/majors/electrical-electronic-engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,894
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,242 (U.S. median for this major: $87,053 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $26,360)
- Rank in NY: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (7 colleges, $91,486): -$9,244
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,811

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,242 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,405 | $32,360 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,393 | $41,047 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,706 | $64,265 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,155 | $74,967 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $19,332 | $84,481 | 1.8 years |

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

## Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace University | $127,764 | not reported | $30,892 | 60% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $96,361 | $30,407 | $34,906 | 70% |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $91,486 | not reported | $5,127 | 22% |
| Farmingdale State College | $87,895 | $15,500 | $10,867 | 53% |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $82,242 | $28,000 | $11,346 | 33% |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $73,268 | $24,750 | $14,164 | 55% |

## 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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