Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology at CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus

CBT Technology Institute's earnings match the Florida median for electronics maintenance programs, but the concerning pattern here is what happens after year one. Graduates start at $43,560—just slightly below the national median—then see their earnings drop 9% to under $40,000 by year four. That backward trajectory suggests either graduates are moving into lower-paying roles or the initial jobs aren't leading to advancement opportunities you'd expect in skilled trades.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $18,586, graduates owe about 20% less than typical for this field nationally, and the moderate debt load means the program remains affordable despite the earnings slide. However, Florida only has four schools offering this program, making state-level comparisons less meaningful. The 60th percentile ranking within Florida is decent but doesn't indicate exceptional performance.

For parents of students receiving Pell grants (which describes every student here), this program provides access to immediate work in a technical field without crushing debt. But the earnings trajectory raises questions about long-term career prospects. If your child pursues this route, they should have a clear plan for how to leverage the training into roles with growth potential rather than accepting that first job as a ceiling.