Compare 7 Robotics Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $82,375. Top programs: $98,529+.
With top graduates earning $98,529, Robotics Technology/Technician stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $16,000—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 7 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, the University of Toledo's Robotics Technology/Technician program delivers $98,529 in median earnings—nearly $16,000 above the field average of $82,375. Vermont State University (ranked #2 at $84,601) and SUNY Delhi ($82,138) show that accessible public institutions compete directly with better-known names. The rankings reward program strength, not brand recognition.
Vermont State University makes the strongest case for value: graduates borrow just $15,000 in student loans and face a 3.3% payment burden—firmly in the 'Excellent' tier, meaning loan payments take a minimal bite out of post-grad income. When family borrowing is included, Vermont State still leads with a 7.1% family burden, also rated 'Excellent'—a rare double win on affordability. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ToledoPublic | $98,529 | 27 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Good |
| #2 | Vermont State UniversityPublic | $84,601 | 7 | $15,000 | Excellent | $14,735 | Excellent |
| #3 | $82,138 | 21 | $15,180 | Excellent | $16,789 | Excellent | |
| #4 | $82,116 | 17 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $79,974 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| #6 | University Of HartfordPrivate | $77,621 | 9 | $27,000 | Excellent | $44,000 | Challenging |
| #7 | $71,643 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
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