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Mechanical Engineering Technology at SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Canton, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,227/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 16.8x earnings multiple (10.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #42 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$590K	$584K	$546K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.0x	16.8x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.9x	10.8x	10.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	57	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,756

Out-of-state: $54,076 (10.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,004

-73% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,750

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $58,227/yr, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Canton land near the $62,227 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 16.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $21,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #42 ranking among 59 Mechanical Engineering Technology programs places SUNY College of Technology at Canton in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About SUNY College of Technology at Canton

With 96% of applicants admitted, SUNY College of Technology at Canton prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,778 students in Canton, NY. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians $70,760/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 57/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Technology at SUNY College of Technology at Canton?

At 57/100, the score looks reasonable — but Mechanical Engineering Technology is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

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