Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis

Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis graduates earn $31,517 in their first year after completing this electrical program—less than half what Indiana's electrical workers typically make. With only three schools in Indiana offering this program, the comparison is stark: the state median is $56,126, and Ivy Tech Community College graduates earn $80,734. This program ranks in just the 10th percentile statewide, meaning 90% of Indiana electrical programs produce better outcomes. Nationally, it's in the 5th percentile among 277 similar programs.

The $16,314 debt load isn't outrageous—it's actually below the national median for this field. The real problem is what graduates earn relative to that debt. A 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio means you're borrowing more than half your expected first-year salary, which creates tight financial constraints immediately after graduation. Given that 64% of students here receive Pell grants, many families are counting on this credential to deliver economic mobility, but earning $31,000 in a field where peers routinely start above $55,000 undermines that goal.

For families in Indianapolis specifically, this data suggests looking elsewhere. Ivy Tech offers the same credential with dramatically better earnings outcomes, and the $13,288 state median debt shows you don't need to pay significantly more to access better-performing programs. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances—like proximity or transfer credit issues—this program appears to underprepare graduates for Indiana's electrical job market.