Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS

At $28,266 in first-year earnings, this program lands near the bottom of the national pack—17th percentile—but the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing dramatically with just a few data points. The low debt of $6,179 offers some protection, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 that's manageable even with modest starting pay. However, when most electrical installation programs nationally produce median earnings around $38,700, you're looking at a $10,000+ gap that compounds over time.

The New Jersey picture is more nuanced. While this program still trails the state median of $31,480, it's closer to the middle of the pack (40th percentile) rather than near the bottom nationally. Still, nearby alternatives like Pennco Tech-Blackwood ($33,390) and Lincoln Tech's various campuses (around $32,800) deliver 15-20% higher starting earnings for slightly more debt. Those differences matter in a high-cost state like New Jersey.

The combination of small sample size and below-average outcomes makes this a risky bet. If your child is set on this field, the established Lincoln Tech campuses or Pennco Tech show more consistent results with graduates earning enough to justify the training investment. Unless this program offers unique scheduling flexibility or location advantages, the numbers suggest looking elsewhere.