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

CBT Technology Institute's certificate program sits squarely in the middle nationally but lags behind most Florida competitors, landing in just the 40th percentile statewide. While first-year earnings of $34,643 trail the state median by about $600, they're tracking close to the national benchmark. The real concern is how this compares to top-performing Florida programs—graduates from Futura Career Institute earn $7,300 more annually, a significant gap for similar training. With 100% of students receiving Pell grants, this serves a population where every dollar matters.

The positives here are straightforward: minimal debt at $8,650 and steady earnings growth of 23% over four years suggest graduates build valuable skills that employers increasingly reward. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25 means manageable monthly payments from day one. For students seeking electronics maintenance training without relocating, this provides a reasonable path to stable technical work.

However, parents should know their child could likely do better. Since 60% of Florida programs in this field produce higher earners, it's worth comparing outcomes at nearby schools before committing. The difference between CBT's $34,643 and a top program's $41,975 means an extra $7,000+ annually—money that compounds significantly over a career. If your student can access programs like Futura Career Institute or South Florida Institute of Technology, even with slightly higher upfront costs, the improved earning potential justifies serious consideration.