[1rudeboy]

That is average salary after completing a four-year program. The upside is far greater than that of an electrician, especially if one gets an advanced degree.

That being said, I myself am sorry I didn't become an electrician decades ago. I'd have my own firm by now.

[1FreeAmerican]

I am no longer an electrician- I'm an electrical contractor. That means I run my own business and have guy's that work for me. I can do this after only 4-5 years exerience(depending on the state) and I acually grossed 250K the first year. This work has always beat the hell out the possible wages I could earn with my EE degree, and the potential is much greater...ie Federal and State jobs.