Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Dunwoody College of Technology

Dunwoody's power transmission program produces graduates who earn solidly above the national median—starting at $47,888 and climbing to $61,041 by year four. That 28% earnings growth trajectory is particularly noteworthy for a trade program, where income often stabilizes quickly. Among Minnesota's 11 similar programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, performing comparably to the state median but trailing Dakota County Technical College's graduates by about $6,500 at year four.

The debt picture strengthens the value case considerably. At $14,966, graduates carry about $2,000 more than typical Minnesota students in this field, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 means most borrowers could reasonably pay off these loans within a year of full-time work. The moderate sample size suggests this isn't a flagship program at Dunwoody, but the outcomes remain consistent and respectable.

For families seeking a reliable path into the electrical trades, this program delivers a practical return without excessive debt. The earnings trajectory is strong enough to quickly overcome the slightly higher borrowing, and graduates enter a field with clear advancement opportunities. While nearby Dakota County Technical offers modestly better outcomes, Dunwoody's results justify enrollment for students who prefer its urban setting or hands-on approach.