Electrical Engineering Technology at DeVry University-Illinois
Lisle, IL · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
60
Optimistic
60
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings
$67,395/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (41% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (24,100 openings/yr)
ROI
9.9x earnings multiple
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 | $711K | $690K | $623K |
| Earnings Multiple | 10.2x | 9.9x | 8.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 50% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 60 | 60 | 58 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$69,952
Median Debt at Graduation
$43,028
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$85,005
26% growth from Year 1
About DeVry University-Illinois
DeVry University-Illinois's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 25,975 students enrolled in Lisle, IL. 65% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at DeVry University-Illinois →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 DeVry University-Illinois?
This program scores 60/100 — 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 $622,503 in decade earnings vs $711,213 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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