[pdxandi]

I just filled out the tuition estimator, and for an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering Tech (not sure what "Tech" means), it costs almost $67k for four years. I haven't looked into online education before, but that just seems outrageous. I graduated 10 years ago from a public university with an EE degree and it cost me $17k for four years. I realize college tuition has skyrocketed, but I see no rational reason a similar degree should cost anymore today than what I paid 10 years ago, inflation adjusted. I'm really just shocked and saddened at the current state of secondary education.

[patrickyeon]

"Tech" means technician. Generally they do the things that need some understanding of electronics, but not full-on "Engineer" knowledge/skillset. It might be anything from assembly, test, troubleshoot, characterize, document... but not likely design, research, develop.

[brudgers]

Look at WGU. It's quasi-public and last I checked tuition was $6000 a year flat rate. It's designed to solve the affordability and access issues faced in states like Montana by leveraging technology and distance learning...essentially it's a modern approach to the teacher's college.