by our College Data Analytics Team
[Electromechanical Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/electromechanical-engineering-technology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the early-career earnings of their electromechanical engineering technology graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send electromechanical engineering technology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Hennepin Technical College, our #1 for electromechanical engineering technology graduate salaries in Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. Electromechanical Engineering Technology graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of about $84,229 a year early in their careers.
Dakota County Technical College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in electromechanical engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Electromechanical Engineering Technology graduates of Dakota County Technical College earn a median of about $78,875 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Dunwoody College Of Technology one of the highest-paying schools for electromechanical engineering technology. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, electromechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Dunwoody College Of Technology typically earn about $76,421 annually.
St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying electromechanical engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. Early-career electromechanical engineering technology graduates from St Cloud Technical And Community College make a median of around $70,091 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Central Lakes College Brainerd earned it the #5 place for electromechanical engineering technology. Central Lakes College Brainerd is a public school located in the town of Brainerd. Electromechanical Engineering Technology graduates of Central Lakes College Brainerd earn a median of about $69,895 a year early in their careers.
Alexandria Technical And Community College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for electromechanical engineering technology. Set in the town of Alexandria, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. After graduating, electromechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Alexandria Technical And Community College typically earn about $73,457 annually.
Ridgewater College came in at #7 for electromechanical engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public institution. After graduating, electromechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Ridgewater College typically earn about $58,968 annually.
South Central College came in at #8 for electromechanical engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public institution. Students who complete the electromechanical engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,246.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries electromechanical engineering technology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 8 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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