Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at EHOVE Career Center

EHOVE's electrical installation program shows a troubling gap with other Ohio options, despite the low debt burden. At $37,797 in first-year earnings, graduates earn 22% less than the Ohio median of $48,242—ranking in just the 25th percentile statewide. That's a meaningful difference: the typical Ohio graduate in this field starts nearly $10,000 ahead annually. The top programs in the state, like Warren County Career Center at $70,278, demonstrate what's possible in this trade.

The low $6,333 debt load (well below Ohio's median) provides some consolation—graduates aren't saddled with heavy loans while earning below-market wages. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17 means manageable monthly payments. However, given that electrical work is a stable, in-demand trade, starting at this earnings level when better-paid training exists in the same state raises questions about the program's industry connections or curriculum.

The small sample size adds uncertainty to these numbers, but the pattern is consistent: EHOVE graduates are entering the field at a disadvantage compared to peers trained elsewhere in Ohio. If your child is committed to this career path, it's worth exploring why other Ohio career centers deliver substantially stronger earnings outcomes and whether those programs are accessible alternatives.