Studying a technical career can be a good investment and give returns of 6.8% per year on average, on the amount of the investment, although in some cases the rate of return can reach up to 10.4%, according to a recent analysis by the Mexican Institute. for Competitiveness (Imco).
The 5 highest paid technical careers
This 2023, the Imco included in its Compare Careers 2023 15 technical careers that, although they are not as profitable as bachelor’s degrees, are usually cheaper to study, both in time and in monetary resources.
In addition, the Imco estimated the total cost of studying them as well as the quality of the investment, an index that combines information on income and costs with the probability of finding a quality job.
These are the five highest paid:
Electricity and power generation
Average monthly salary: $13,443 (Mexican pesos)
How much does it cost to study it?
There are no estimates for its cost in private schools, but there are in public schools, with a total investment of 23,220 pesos.
Investment quality: Good
Average monthly salary: $13,262
How much does it cost to study it?
Total cost in private school: $75,519
Total cost in public school: $24,000
Investment quality: excellent in both cases.
Electronics, automation and mechanical-electrical applications
Average monthly salary: $13,124
How much does it cost to study it?
Cost in private school: $83,777
Public school cost: $24,077
Investment quality: Excellent in both cases.