Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Central Arizona College

Analysis

Similar electrical and power transmission programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $39,000, paired with estimated debt of $7,400 at Central Arizona College. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.19 is manageable by any reasonable standard—less than three months of gross pay. For skilled trades work that doesn't require years in a classroom, these fundamentals look solid.

Arizona's electrical installation programs cluster around $35,000 in first-year earnings, slightly below the national median. The estimated debt here tracks closely with the state's typical $7,125. What matters more than these state-versus-national comparisons is whether your student can handle the physical demands and technical precision this work requires. Power transmission isn't desk work, and the career ceiling depends heavily on specialization, union membership, and willingness to travel for projects.

The key risk here is that we're working entirely from comparable programs—this specific certificate's outcomes remain unpublished due to small cohort sizes. Before committing, contact Central Arizona's program directly to ask about job placement rates and which local employers hire their graduates. In skilled trades, those employer relationships often matter more than the credential itself.

Where Central Arizona College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical and power transmission installers certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (17 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge	$2,250	$38,716*	—	$7,416*	—
Refrigeration School IncPhoenix	—	$35,084*	—	$7,125*	0.20
National Median	—	$38,716*	—	$9,500*	0.25

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical and power transmission installers graduates

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

$92,560/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

$62,350/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

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 Central Arizona College, approximately 29% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 163 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.