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Electrical engineering technician


What is an electrical engineering technician major?

This curriculum trains individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. It includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.

33%

of students said they were motivated to select this major because it's financially rewarding.

30%

of students said difficult exams/assessments were a challenging aspect of the major.

How much do electrical engineering technician majors make?

median average salary

$95,000/yr

The national average salary for electrical engineering technician graduates in the United States is $95,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $180,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $35,000 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, electrical engineering technician graduates typically make between $62,000 and $130,000 per year.

How popular is electrical engineering technician as a major?

Each year, around 1,840 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 5,760 students obtain an associate degree in electrical engineering technician. In 2021, 1,665 students received a bachelor's degree and 5,346 students received an associate degree. This is 2% fewer electrical engineering technician majors than there were in 2020. Electrical engineering technician is one of the most popular majors within engineering technician.

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