Median Debt
$6,500
32% below national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Alpena Community College$77,589$6,500
Northern Michigan University$53,242$73,916$5,5000.10
Michigan State University$39,107
Grand Rapids Community College$34,972$42,407$6,7070.19
National Median$38,716$9,5000.25

Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
$13,304$53,242$5,500
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$39,107
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
$4,059$34,972$6,707

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alpena Community College, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.