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Electrical Engineering Technology at Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,044/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #40 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs

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	$639K	$625K	$571K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.4x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.9x	8.7x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	50%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,452

Out-of-state: $71,892 (8.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,260

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Cleveland State University's Electrical Engineering Technology program produces graduates earning $66,044/yr — within striking distance of the $67,106 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering Technology's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #40 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technology programs, Cleveland State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Cleveland State University

A 95% acceptance rate means Cleveland State University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 9,077 in Cleveland, OH.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering Technology at Cleveland State University?

This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electrical Engineering Technology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering Technology careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $570,748 in decade earnings vs $639,136 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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