Electromechanical Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $63,124/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)
Job Market Medium (26,800 openings/yr)
ROI 8.5x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #16 of 17 Electromechanical Instrumentation programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Electromechanical Technology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $621K $611K $565K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.6x 8.5x 7.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.0x 6.0x 5.5x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 51% 42%
DegreeOutlook Score 47 46 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$71,760
Out-of-state: $102,720 (6.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$104,336
-45% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Pennsylvania College of Technology's Electromechanical Technology program produces graduates earning $63,124/yr — within striking distance of the $65,378 national average for this field.

At 8.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 34% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $63,124 in annual earnings.

At #16 out of 17 programs, Pennsylvania College of Technology's financial outcomes for Electromechanical Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Pennsylvania College of Technology

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Top Career Paths

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180/yr
Electrical and electronics drafters $73,720/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pennsylvania College of Technology's Electromechanical Technology program score?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Electromechanical Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →