Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology at Central Virginia Community College

Virginia's electrical maintenance programs typically produce stronger outcomes than what we can estimate here. New River Community College, for instance, reports first-year earnings of $62,688 for this same degree—nearly $17,000 more than the national benchmark used to estimate Central Virginia's outcomes. With nine schools offering this program across Virginia, the variation matters considerably.

The estimated $12,000 debt load appears manageable, sitting below both the state median ($11,562) and national median ($14,907) for these programs. Even at the conservative $45,000 earnings estimate, that's a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26—generally considered healthy for a two-year technical degree. But the real question is whether Central Virginia's graduates perform closer to national averages or to their in-state peers. Electrical maintenance positions in Virginia's manufacturing and industrial sectors may command higher wages than the national sample suggests.

For families comparing options, the uncertainty here is significant. If this program performs more like other Virginia schools, it could be a solid investment. If it tracks closer to national averages, you're looking at considerably lower returns than driving a few hours to New River. Before committing, contact Central Virginia's career services office directly to ask about actual placement rates and starting salaries for recent graduates—they should have this information even if the Department of Education can't publish it.