Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Collins Career Technical Center

Comparable electrical transmission programs in Ohio suggest graduates earn around $48,000 in their first year—a solid wage for someone entering the trades with minimal debt. The estimated $5,917 in borrowing for this credential creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.12, meaning graduates would owe roughly six weeks' worth of first-year income. That's manageable by any standard, particularly for a program serving a predominantly Pell-eligible student body where affordability matters most.

The challenge is knowing where Collins actually fits within Ohio's electrical programs, which vary dramatically. Top-performing schools like Warren County Career Center report first-year earnings above $70,000, while others fall below $40,000. The state median of $48,000 puts this estimate squarely in the middle, but without reported data from Collins itself, there's no way to confirm whether their training, employer connections, and job placement mirror those middle-tier programs or fall elsewhere on the spectrum.

For families comfortable with uncertainty, the low debt load provides a safety net—even if outcomes land on the lower end of the range, graduates aren't trapped by unmanageable payments. But if you need confidence about which employers hire from this program or how graduates actually fare in the job market, you'll need to get those placement details directly from Collins. The financial structure looks sound; the question is execution.