Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
Offered at 146 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 73 | $36,179 | — | — |
| Associate | 52 | $65,699 | $66,007 | — |
| Bachelor's | 11 | $83,188 | — | $27,150 |
| Master's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $36,179, versus $83,188 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | — | $67,884 | — |
| 2 | Idaho State University | ID | $58,912 | — | — |
| 3 | Texas State Technical College | TX | — | $50,907 | — |
| 4 | Cleveland State Community College | TN | $36,179 | — | — |
| 5 | Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad | PR | $24,677 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Community College Area | NE | $65,699 | $112,837 | — |
| 2 | Idaho State University | ID | $72,956 | — | — |
| 3 | Refrigeration School Inc | AZ | $50,883 | $66,007 | $18,167 |
| 4 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | — | $62,385 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excelsior University | NY | $105,184 | — | $27,300 |
| 2 | Ferris State University | MI | $77,109 | $102,817 | $16,469 |
| 3 | Maine Maritime Academy | ME | $89,267 | — | $27,000 |
| 4 | Illinois State University | IL | $58,625 | $78,513 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Tulsa | OK | — | $147,431 | — |
| 2 | New York Institute of Technology | NY | $121,350 | $121,699 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do energy systems technologies/technicians graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in energy systems technologies/technicians reports median earnings of $83,188. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
