Est. Earnings (1yr)
$38,908
Est. from TX median (3 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$12,000
Est. from national median (6 programs)

Analysis

Similar electrical maintenance programs in Texas suggest first-year earnings around $39,000, which trails the national median for this field by about $6,400. That gap matters in a hands-on technical field where pay should reflect immediate employability. With estimated debt of $12,000—well below both the state median and national average for these programs—the financial foundation looks more manageable than many Texas peers, some of which burden graduates with over $26,000 in loans.

The 0.31 debt-to-earnings ratio translates to roughly three months of gross income needed to cover the full debt load, assuming no other expenses—a reasonable starting point for a technical credential. However, comparable programs nationally are producing earnings that justify their training costs more convincingly. The question for Texas families is whether this regional market genuinely values these skills at nearly $40,000 less annually than the broader national picture, or if there's room for graduates to command better compensation with strategic job searching beyond their immediate area.

Given the limited actual data available for Grayson's specific outcomes, parents should contact the college directly for placement rates and employer partnerships. The financial structure appears workable, but you're essentially betting on peer program outcomes rather than this school's track record. That's not necessarily a dealbreaker for a two-year technical degree, but it does mean verifying that local employers actively recruit from this program specifically.

Where Grayson College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (10 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Grayson CollegeDenison$2,910$38,908*$12,000*
Western Technical CollegeEl Paso$38,908*$47,262$26,208*0.67
Western Technical CollegeEl Paso$38,908*$47,262$26,208*0.67
Texas State Technical CollegeWaco$7,192$24,564*$13,164*0.54
National Median$45,298*$14,907*0.33
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology graduates

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

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:

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

$51,180/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

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.

Home Appliance Repairers

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

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 Grayson College, approximately 31% 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 3 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.