by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 440 U.S. colleges awarded 9,927 degrees and certificates in Electronics Engineering Technology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 38% of graduates. College Factual ranks 196 schools in its 2027 Best Electronics Engineering Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $62,113 one year after completing, rising to $75,955 after four years.
The average American makes use of electronics every day: televisions, microwaves, computers, cell phones or electrical power plants that make it all possible. Electronics Engineering Technicians become experts on creating and repairing these and other electric devices. By majoring in this field, you learn the drafting, design, and technical skills needed to assist an engineer and make your ideas a reality. You will learn the basics of engineering that are required to understand how electronics and electricity work. Students will experience a hands-on approach to designing and developing technical solutions. The course load for this major includes robotics, fundamentals of electricity, technical writing, electrical power and machinery, and statics.
This major is commonly offered as an Associate's and Bachelor's Degree. Those who primarily want entry level positions in the field might do well with an Associate's Degree, however if you are seeking more advanced positions and up to twice the amount of pay you should consider a Bachelor's Degree.
Some concentrations available in the major include Laser and Optical Technology, Telecommunications Technology, and Integrated Circuit Design.
A degree in Electronics Engineering Technology covers Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, electronics engineering technology is a popular field of study, with 9,927 degrees awarded annually. 440 colleges award electronics engineering technology degrees, an average of 23 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,144.
By level, the 9,927 awards include 1,486 certificates, 3,099 associate degrees, 1,479 bachelor’s degrees and 3,747 master’s degrees.
Women earned 13% of electronics engineering technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,302 of 9,927). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (5,298) and Hispanic or Latino (2,022), and international students earned 189.
College Factual ranks 196 schools in its 2027 Best Electronics Engineering Technology Schools ranking, including 87 for associate degrees and 43 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks electronics engineering technology schools within 33 states. In all, 440 colleges offer electronics engineering technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Electronics Engineering Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common electronics engineering technology credential is the master’s degree: 3,747 of the 9,927 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to electronics engineering technology call most for Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
Students who excel in this field are usually interested in discovering how things work. If you love solving puzzles, and math and science, this major is for you. It is a good idea to take as many math and science courses as possible in high school, as well as calculus and physics if available. An interest in computers is also helpful as computer science and computer drafting will be part of the major. Internships and work opportunities provide valuable experience for those interested in advancing in their career.
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How long an electronics engineering technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1,486 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 3,099 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,479 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 3,747 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to electronics engineering technology, at 27.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 27.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 25.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 23.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.4% |
| Some college courses | 7.2% |
| Master’s degree | 1.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.5% |
| First professional degree | 0.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
12 occupations are related to Electronics Engineering Technology, with an average median salary of $94,792; the strongest outlook belongs to Calibration Technologists and Technicians, at 14.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Test Technician, Test Technician (Test Tech), Instrumentation Technician and Electrical Technician.
Graduates with an Electrical Engineering Technologies degree typically become electrical engineering technicians, computer hardware engineers, science technicians, and sale engineers. If you pursue a career in this field, you will work to measure, test, and repair equipment; as well as to test and evaluate products. Students will continue to work closely with technology and work toward the innovation of existing products.
The occupation related to electronics engineering technology with the most projected jobs is Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, at 523,745.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 523,745 | -1.2% |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | 386,017 | -3.0% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | 376,668 | -2.8% |
| Photonics Technicians | 306,018 | 1.6% |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | 295,668 | 3.0% |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 294,018 | -0.5% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 214,833 | 10.6% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 169,705 | 2.0% |
Electronics Engineering Technology graduates earn a median $62,113 one year after completing their program, $75,955 after four years and $73,692 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,113 |
| 4 years | $75,955 |
| 5 years | $73,692 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to electronics engineering technology is Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, with a median salary of $134,632.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
Electronics Engineering Technology includes 6 concentrations that together award 9,927 degrees a year; by graduates, the largest are Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (7,511), Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (1,734) and Telecommunications Technology/Technician (332). It has 18 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 89,120 degrees a year; the largest are Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (13,228), Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (12,892) and Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (12,771). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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