Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at El Paso Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$25,267

Est. from TX median (9 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$7,416

Est. from national median (56 programs)

Where El Paso Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical and power transmission installers certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
El Paso Community College	—	$34,520	—
Texas State Technical College	$56,597	$102,458	+81%
Northwest Iowa Community College	$78,118	$91,734	+17%
Trinidad State College	$73,424	$86,350	+18%
Lamson Institute	$36,261	$46,753	+29%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (31 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso	$3,274	$25,267*	$34,520	$7,416*	—
Western Texas CollegeSnyder	$3,240	$68,077*	—	—*	—
Texas State Technical CollegeWaco	$7,192	$56,597*	$102,458	$8,177*	0.14
Milan Institute-San Antonio IngramSan Antonio	—	$40,238*	—	$9,500*	0.24
Lamson InstituteSan Antonio	—	$36,261*	$46,753	$8,867*	0.24
Southern Careers Institute-AustinAustin	—	$25,267*	—	$7,125*	0.28
National Median	—	$38,716*	—	$9,500*	0.25

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical and power transmission installers graduates

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

$92,560/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

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:

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

$62,350/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

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.

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

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 El Paso Community College, approximately 36% 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 9 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.