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Purdue University Northwest delivers Indiana's most affordable electrical engineering technology education at just $8,463 net cost, while graduates across the state's five programs earn between $54,254 and $63,749 annually. This training directly supports Indiana's manufacturing backbone, where companies like Cummins rely heavily on skilled electrical technicians to maintain complex industrial systems. The $5,482 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs creates clear financial advantages for budget-conscious students entering this field.
5
Programs
$8,463 – $13,945
Net Price Range
$60,854
Avg. Program Earnings
50.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $8,419 44.0% 72.8%
2 $11,408 $10,449 53.9% 82.9%
3 $11,513 $9,254 32.5% 80.7%
4 $12,188 $9,992 41.1% 92.3%
5 $13,945 $9,992 83.1% 52.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Purdue Northwest the most affordable option for electrical engineering technology?

Purdue Northwest charges just $8,463 in net costs, nearly $3,000 less than the next cheapest program. The school's location in Hammond provides access to the Chicago metropolitan industrial corridor while maintaining Indiana's lower cost structure.

How do graduation rates compare across Indiana's electrical engineering technology programs?

Graduation rates span from 32.5% at Purdue Fort Wayne to 83.1% at Purdue's main campus in West Lafayette. The 50-point spread suggests significant differences in program structure and student support systems across institutions.

Is the earnings potential consistent across Indiana's electrical engineering technology programs?

Graduate earnings range from $54,254 to $63,749, with Indiana University-Indianapolis leading at the top. This $9,495 difference reflects varying employer connections and geographic job markets within the state.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.