Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
El Paso Community College$34,520
Western Texas College$68,077
Texas State Technical College$56,597$102,458$8,1770.14
Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram$40,238$9,5000.24
Lamson Institute$36,261$46,753$8,8670.24
Southern Careers Institute-Waco$25,267$7,1250.28
National Median$38,716$9,5000.25

Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Western Texas College
Snyder
$3,240$68,077
Texas State Technical College
Waco
$7,192$56,597$8,177
Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram
San Antonio
$40,238$9,500
Lamson Institute
San Antonio
$36,261$8,867
Southern Careers Institute-Waco
Waco
$25,267$7,125

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.