Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Coffeyville Community College

Earning around $45,000 in your first year sounds reasonable until you see what other Kansas programs deliver. The state's median for this field sits at $57,325—nearly $13,000 higher than the national figures used to estimate Coffeyville's outcomes. Pratt Community College, for instance, reports first-year earnings matching that state median, suggesting that Kansas graduates in electrical and power transmission typically do significantly better than the national average.

The estimated debt load of $12,000 produces a manageable 0.27 debt-to-earnings ratio based on the national benchmark earnings. That's conservative borrowing for a technical credential. However, if Coffeyville's actual graduates track closer to Kansas norms—which seems plausible given the state's robust energy and utility infrastructure—the debt picture becomes even more favorable, potentially dropping below 0.21.

The key uncertainty here is whether Coffeyville connects students to the same Kansas job market that drives higher wages at peer schools, or whether its specific geographic location and industry partnerships produce outcomes closer to the national baseline. Given the substantial gap between state and national earnings, understanding where this program's graduates actually land—both geographically and financially—matters more than usual. Request placement data and talk to recent graduates before assuming your child will see either the $45,000 estimate or the $57,000 state median.