Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor

Lincoln Tech's electrical installation program in East Windsor sits squarely in the middle of the pack—ranking at the 40th percentile both nationally and within Connecticut. Graduates earn $35,880 in their first year, below the national median of $38,716 and Connecticut's $36,724, though earnings do climb to $42,521 by year four. Among the six Connecticut schools offering this program, Lincoln Tech-East Windsor ties for the second-lowest starting salary, trailing Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden by nearly $4,000.

The program's standout feature is its exceptionally low debt burden. At $13,532, graduates carry significantly less debt than the national median of $19,500 for similar programs, ranking in the 7th percentile nationally for debt—meaning 93% of comparable programs saddle students with more debt. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold.

For parents weighing this investment, the math works despite the modest starting salaries. The low debt load means graduates can realistically pay off their loans while building careers in a stable field. While your child might earn more at Porter & Chester Institute initially, they'd likely graduate with higher debt. Lincoln Tech's combination of reasonable debt and steady 19% earnings growth over four years makes this a financially sound choice for entering the electrical trades.