Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Associate's Degree) at Hagerstown Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$45,298

Est. from national median (20 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$12,000

Est. from national median (6 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable programs nationally, this associate's degree appears to deliver solid technical training with manageable debt. Electrical maintenance programs typically produce first-year earnings around $45,000, and the estimated $12,000 debt load here sits comfortably below both the national median for similar programs ($14,907) and general guidelines for technical credentials. That 0.26 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests graduates could reasonably pay off their loans in under a year if they committed aggressively to it.

The real question is trajectory. Technical maintenance roles often offer steady employment and overtime opportunities, though earnings growth can plateau earlier than in engineering or skilled trades like electrical contracting. Nationally, the strongest programs in this field push first-year earnings past $53,000, suggesting there's variation in how well different schools connect students to employers. As Maryland's only program of its kind at this level, Hagerstown has limited in-state competition, but that also means fewer local benchmarks to gauge against.

For families comfortable with the uncertainty of estimated figures, the numbers suggest reasonable value—assuming your student is genuinely interested in hands-on electrical work and the local job market supports it. The modest debt exposure provides a margin of safety even if initial earnings come in lower than peer programs suggest.

Where Hagerstown Community College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown	$4,320	$45,298*	—	$12,000*	—
Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston	$5,520	$118,053*	—	—*	—
Shelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa	$5,067	$64,821*	—	—*	—
New River Community CollegeDublin	$4,835	$62,688*	$64,547	$11,562*	0.18
Ranken Technical CollegeSaint Louis	$17,490	$60,662*	$58,282	$14,837*	0.24
Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyLancaster	$9,050	$55,386*	$63,208	$12,000*	0.22
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 Hagerstown Community College, approximately 30% 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 national median of 20 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.