Engineering Technology at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering Technology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$57,665/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (28,100 openings/yr)
ROI
7.7x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering Technology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $697K | $678K | $614K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.9x | 7.7x | 6.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.7x | 4.5x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 50% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 55 | 54 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$88,328
Out-of-state: $149,848 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,263
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$80,338
39% growth from Year 1
About Temple University
Temple University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 21,249 in Philadelphia, PA.
See all programs and financial aid at Temple University →Top Career Paths
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390/yr
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering Technology at Temple University?
This program scores 54/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Engineering Technology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Engineering Technology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $613,820 in decade earnings vs $696,855 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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