Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Charlotte Technical College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$35,212

Est. from FL median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$7,625

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

Charlotte Technical College's electronics maintenance certificate comes with an estimated $7,625 in debt—notably lower than both the state median of $9,000 and national median of $8,709 for similar programs. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, graduates would need roughly three months of their estimated first-year salary to cover this debt, assuming peer programs in Florida accurately reflect outcomes here.

Similar programs across Florida suggest first-year earnings around $35,200, clustering close to the national median. That translates to a solidly middle-class starting point for technical work, though top performers in the state like Futura Career Institute show earnings potential nearly 20% higher. The question for parents becomes whether Charlotte Technical's lower debt burden compensates for potentially missing that upper tier—especially since these estimates mean we're comparing what *might* happen based on peer schools rather than what Charlotte Technical's own graduates actually earn.

The manageable debt load matters most for students who need quick workforce entry. A certificate program that keeps borrowing under $8,000 while leading to estimated mid-$30,000s earnings creates meaningful breathing room for young workers establishing themselves. Just understand you're betting on Charlotte Technical matching outcomes from comparable Florida programs—a reasonable assumption for technical training, but not a guarantee.

Where Charlotte Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (27 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Charlotte Technical CollegePort Charlotte	$3,100	$35,212*	—	$7,625*	—
Futura Career InstituteHialeah	—	$41,975*	—	—*	—
South Florida Institute of TechnologyMiami	—	$35,781*	$38,351	$9,350*	0.26
CBT Technology Institute-Main CampusMiami	$13,150	$34,643*	$42,430	$8,650*	0.25
Installer InstituteHolly Hill	—	$25,329*	—	—*	—
National Median	—	$34,287*	—	$8,709*	0.25

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology graduates

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

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:

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

$51,180/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

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.

Home Appliance Repairers

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

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 Charlotte Technical College, approximately 30% 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 median of 4 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.