# Western Carolina University: Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Cullowhee, NC. IPEDS 200004, CIP 15.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-carolina-university/majors/electrical-electronic-engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,003
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,441 (U.S. median for this major: $87,053 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,154 (U.S. median $26,360)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $79,441): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,612

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,441 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,816 | $38,261 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,012 | $43,452 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,605 | $54,706 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,060 | $74,040 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $17,992 | $78,085 | 1.7 years |

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

## Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $83,768 | $25,499 | $15,435 | 69% |
| Western Carolina University | $79,441 | $23,154 | $13,315 | 60% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $75,982 | $36,239 | $10,846 | 57% |

## 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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